23.3411, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonetics: Senior Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Subject: 23.3411, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonetics: Senior Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:51:32
From:  None Given [EMEAJOBS at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Senior Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications, Merelbeke, Belgium

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Merelbeke, Belgium 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Senior Linguistic Engineer  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 


Description:

At Nuance Communications, everything we do is focused on 
developing the most human, natural, intuitive ways to use your voice 
to take command of information. Our people and our technology 
have pioneered the highest functioning speech software in the world, 
ceaselessly perfecting the ability for machines to recognize and 
emulate the human voice. We design and deliver technologies that 
intuitively link man, machine and the global storehouse of 
knowledge to help companies and consumers work seamlessly and 
intelligently with the world.

Role: Senior Linguistic Engineer
Location: Merelbeke, Belgium
REF: 8126

Job Description:
-  Provide linguistic support for language expansion of Mobile voice 
control, search and dictation applications, as well as desktop 
dictation applications
-  Develop grammar data files for tokenization, formatting and NLU
-  Adding and correcting existing dictionary entries in general and 
specialized pronunciation dictionaries
-  Serving as a language expert resource for engineers and 
researchers
-  Managing language consultant contractors
 
Language Skill Requirements:
-  English: native or near-native skill
-  Native or near-native language skills in another language
-  Proficiency in at least one other language 

Other Requirements:
-  A post-graduate degree in computational linguistics
-  Familiarity with parsing and ontologies
-  Experience with phonetic transcription and the International 
Phonetic Alphabet
-  Ability to do multitasking and work under the stress of deadlines
-  Ability to work independently
-  Knowledge of Unix/Linux
-  Familiarity with text editors, both under Linux (e.g. emacs or vi) and 
Windows, and character encoding
-  Ability to program in a scripting language (e.g. Perl or Python)  

Preferred Skills:
-  Team leadership and/or management experience  
-  Familiarity with machine learning

Education:
-  A post-graduate degree in computational linguistics

To apply, please visit the application URL below and enter the 
reference number 8126.


Application Deadline: 14-Feb-2013 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: EMEAJOBS at nuance.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.nuance.com/careers 
Contact Information
	None Given 
	Email: EMEAJOBS at nuance.com 





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