17.1888, Jobs: English & Acoustic: Scientist, Nuance Communication International

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LINGUIST List: Vol-17-1888. Mon Jun 26 2006. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 17.1888, Jobs: English & Acoustic: Scientist, Nuance Communication International

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Date: 26-Jun-2006
From: Alan Kitaman < alan.kitaman at nuance.com >
Subject: English & Acoustic: Scientist, Nuance Communication International, Belgium 

	
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:56:18
From: Alan Kitaman < alan.kitaman at nuance.com >
Subject: English & Acoustic: Scientist, Nuance Communication International, Belgium 
 

University or Organization: Nuance Communication International 
Department: HR
Job Rank: Scientist  
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Nuance is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
businesses and consumers around the world.  Every day, millions of users
and thousands of businesses experience Nuance by calling directory
assistance, requesting account information, dictating patient records,
telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing
documents that can be shared and searched.  With more than 1200 employees
worldwide, we are committed to make the user experience more enjoyable by
transforming the way people interact with information and how they create,
share and use documents. Making each of those experiences productive and
compelling is what Nuance is about.
To strengthen our international team we are currently looking for an

 Acoustic Database Administrator 


1. 	Job situation:

The Acoustic Database Administrator will work in a team responsible for
delivery of linguistic resources that will be used in speech and language
technology. 

He or she will report to a Linguistic Resources Manager.
The person will work on a temporary basis in the Nuance Communications
International offices, in Merelbeke (near Gent).

2. Tasks and responsibilities: 

The Acoustic Database Administrator is responsible for description,
administration, quality control, follow-up, support and maintenance of
acoustic databases and their overviews. These acoustic databases are to be
used for further speech technology development at different locations in
Nuance worldwide. All of the acoustic databases efforts will be done
considering the optimal cost, quality and planning requirements.

He or she will be responsible for:

•- Documenting acoustic databases using a standard 
  description template,
•- Quality assessment of acoustic database copies and 
  descriptions,
•- Follow-up on acoustic database completeness,
•- Reporting about progress and quality of descriptions, 
  classification and copies,
•- Producing overviews to document work status and progress,
•- Keep catalogue and library databases up to date,
•- Formulating proposals about improving working methods
  and concepts,
•- Feedback and support to local team(s) involved in 
  acoustic databases,
•- All administration and classification related to the 
  acoustic databases,
•- Registering, labeling and producing the required archive 
  and delivery copies.

3. Qualifications and profile:

•- Good working knowledge of English,
•- Background in linguistics,
•- Positive attitude and likes to work in a team,
•- Have a logic and structured, problem solving approach,
•- Able to work accurately in a consistent manner,
•- Experience in application of computer software and tools,

Interested?

Please apply for this position to Alan Kitaman.
If you have any questions, please contact me at +32 (0)9 239 8090. 

We are looking forward to receiving your application! 


The experience speaks for itself™



Address for Applications: 
	Alan Kitaman 
	Guldensporenpark 32 
	Merelbeke 9820 
	Belgium 
	 
Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Contact Information:
	Intl. Recruitement Manager Alan Kitaman 
	Email: alan.kitaman at nuance.com





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