22.34, Jobs: General Ling: Sr. Linguist, Sensory, Inc., Oregon, USA

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Subject: 22.34, Jobs: General Ling: Sr. Linguist, Sensory, Inc., Oregon, USA

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Date: 22-Dec-2010
From:  Human Resources [jobs at sensoryinc.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Sr. Linguist, Sensory, Inc., Oregon, USA
 

	
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Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:33:18
From:  Human Resources [jobs at sensoryinc.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Sr. Linguist, Sensory, Inc., Oregon, USA

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University or Organization: Sensory, Inc. 
Job Location: Oregon, USA 
Web Address: http://www.sensoryinc.com
Job Rank: Sr. Linguist  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Seeking Linguist with interest in speech technology.  Must be a fast learner with 
interest in phonetics, phonology and technical concepts.  Must be capable of 
working in an interactive team while conducting self-directed work.

Primary Responsibilities:
*Develop, review, test and improve linguistic components of speech recognition 
and synthesis systems
*Create text normalization, pronunciation and phonology models for new 
languages
*Assist product developers in recognition parameter tuning and user interface 
design
*Design data collection protocols
*Work with other speech technologists in research and development of new 
solutions

Qualifications:
*3-5 years total job experience with demonstrated interest in linguistics
*Fluency in at least one foreign language
*Excellent understanding of phonological and phonetic concepts
*Ability to transcribe in IPA
*Ability to interpret a spectrogram
*Computer literate
*Ability to work independently
*B.A. / B.S. or higher degree in Linguistics

Desired Skills:
*Experience using tools such as Audition, Peak, Sound Forge, or Praat
*Knowledge of WorldBet or SAMPA
*Programming skills in a scripting language is a strong plus but not required


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at sensoryinc.com 
Contact Information
	Human Resources 
	Email: jobs at sensoryinc.com 



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