8.1018, Jobs: A Linguistics Consulting Position

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-8-1018. Sun Jul 6 1997. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 8.1018, Jobs: A Linguistics Consulting Position

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Date:  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 23:04:59 +0200 (MET DST)
From:  Norval Smith <Norval.Smith at let.uva.nl>
Subject:  A Linguistics Consulting Assignment(correction)

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Date:  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 23:04:59 +0200 (MET DST)
From:  Norval Smith <Norval.Smith at let.uva.nl>
Subject:  A Linguistics Consulting Assignment(correction)

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L&A is a computer consulting firm base in New York with clients in the Research
and Development field. We currently have a Linguistics opening for a Contract
Employee for a minimum of 6 months (with possible multiple extensions) .
The following is a description of the position.

Location: 	Weschester County, New York (35 miles north of New York City)

Duration: 	6 months (with possible multiple extensions) .

Salary:		Open

Job Description:

We are looking for a candidate with a degree in linguistics with particular
focus on phonetics and phonology.  US and Canadian diealectology and
lexicography is a must. Ability to generate pronunciations for major European
languages (French, German, Spanish and Italian) of words and names.
Demonstrated ability to interact with researchers, academics, physicians,
attorneys and other professionals on a peer basis.

Several years experience in speech recognition/experience in text-to-speech
and natural-language processing, preferably as evidenced by academic
publications.

Demonstrated ability to oversee and administer a project from initial planning
to completion - independently

Ability to travel approximately 15-25 weeks per year.

Much preferred to have good communications skills in French (actually Canadian
French is fine).
							
			Edward Pellon
			Director of Personnel Services
			L&A

Tel.	914 967 9544
Fax.	914 967 3620
E-mail: pellon at ibm.net

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