15.2529, Jobs: Thai/Applied Ling: Lang Specialist, Scansoft

[LINGUIST List]

LINGUIST List:  Vol-15-2529. Sat Sep 11 2004. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 15.2529, Jobs: Thai/Applied Ling: Lang Specialist, Scansoft

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Wayne State U.<aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Dry, Eastern Michigan U. <hdry at linguistlist.org>

Reviews (reviews at linguistlist.org):
	Sheila Collberg, U. of Arizona
	Terence Langendoen, U. of Arizona

Home Page:  http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, Wayne
State University, and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Vanessa Manion <vanessa at linguistlist.org>
 ==========================================================================
The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobnet.html.

This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment
standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.
=================================Directory=================================

1)
Date:  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:30:56 -0400 (EDT)
From:  kristine.isebaert at scansoft.com
Subject:  Jobs: Thai & Lang Specialist: Language Specialist, Scansoft, Belgium

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

Date:  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:30:56 -0400 (EDT)
From:  kristine.isebaert at scansoft.com
Subject:  Jobs: Thai & Lang Specialist: Language Specialist, Scansoft, Belgium



University or Organization: Scansoft
Rank of Job: Language Specialist
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics,
		 General Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology
Required Language(s): Thai
		      (Code = THJ)

Description:

Scansoft is currently looking for 2 Thai speaking Voice Developers.

Your function will be to create a state-of-the-art voice for use with
the market-leading RealSpeak text-to-speech (TTS) engine. You will
join the team in Merelbeke, Belgium.

Role:
- Design of text corpora for recording and testing
- Selection of voice talents
- Coaching the voice talent
- Processing speech data
- Creating and tuning the TTS voice
- Testing and productization of the TTS voice

Profile:
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people who want to learn
about, or increased their knowledge of, speech technology while making
a real contribution to a successful product. In terms of skills, we
are seeking people who can do most -- but not necessarily all -- of
the following.
- (Very) Fluently speak standard Thai
- Have some experience working in speech and/or linguistics or related
  fields (we're especially interested if you've studied phonetics)
  either in academia or in industry
- Have some computational ability -- no programming is required, but
  you should be comfortable working with MS Windows
- If you know some awk or Perl, it would be an advantage, but is not required.
- Are willing to work in Merelbeke (near Gent in Belgium) for the
  duration of the contract

Offer:
- A 6-12 months contract, with a possibility of extension.
- Training in all aspects of the work, and you will be working with a
  talented and committed team.
- An exciting job with an innovative and performing international company
- The opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, supportive team
- Competitive remuneration package
- Relocation, travel and accommodation assistance.


Address for Applications:

	Attn: Kristine Isebaert
	Guldensporenpark 32
	MERELBEKE, 9820
	Belgium

	Applications are due by 01-Nov-2004

Contact Information:

	Kristine Isebaert
	Email: kristine.isebaert at scansoft.com
	Tel: +32 9 239 80 91
	Website: http://www.scansoft.com

This announcement was accompanied by a donation to the LINGUIST List!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-15-2529