15.1784, Jobs: Phonetics: Project Manager, Sensory Inc.

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-15-1784. Thu Jun 10 2004. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 15.1784, Jobs: Phonetics: Project Manager, Sensory Inc.

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Date:  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 20:18:55 -0400 (EDT)
From:  cmendez at sensoryinc.com
Subject:  Phonetics: Linguist/Project Manager, Sensory Inc., CA, USA

-------------------------------- Message 1 -------------------------------

Date:  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 20:18:55 -0400 (EDT)
From:  cmendez at sensoryinc.com
Subject:  Phonetics: Linguist/Project Manager, Sensory Inc., CA, USA



University or Organization: Sensory Inc.
Department: Linguistics & Services
Rank of Job: Linguist/Project Manager
Specialty Areas: Phonetics, Phonology


Description:

Linguist/Project Manager

A.	Job Summary

Seeking Linguist with project management skills.  Must be
business/customer oriented and able to juggle multiple projects and
priorities.  Must be a fast learner with keen interest in phonology
and technical concepts.

B.	Primary Responsibilities

- Develop and test recognition/speech synthesis.  QA testing and
  review of customer products.  Keep detailed records and reports.
- Provide support to customer inquiries about speech recognition and
  other linguistic issues.
- Provide customer support for various Sensory Application tools.
- Perform phonetic/phonological analysis for ASR & TTS engines such as
  identifying language specific phonological rules and inventories
- Research and help acquire resources needed to develop ASR & TTS
  engines
- Contact and negotiate with national and international voice talents
- Record and edit files for internal demos as well as customer
  projects
- Follow up with customers and with internal engineers for status of
  project deliverables.  Take responsibility for resolving project
  issues as they arise.
- Report overall status of projects in meetings and shared report
  tools.
- Write design specifications, flowcharts, and produce quotes for
  customer projects.
- Keep detailed records of project documentation including engineering
  records.

Qualifications

1-5 years total job experience with demonstrated interest in
linguistics, project management, and high tech business.

Technical Skills

Fluency in at least one foreign language.  Excellent understanding of
phonological and phonetic concepts.  Computer literate (windows, DOS)
and experience with Microsoft applications.

Education

B.A./B.S. in Linguistics or related discipline.

	

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Ms. Christina Mendez
	1991 Russell Avenue
	Santa Clara, CA 95054
	United States of America      	

	Applications are due by 30-Jun-2004

Contact Information:
	Christina Mendez
	Email: cmendez at sensoryinc.com
	Tel: (408)240-1544
	Fax: (408)727-4748
	Website: http://www.sensoryinc.com

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