26.501, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK

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Subject: 26.501, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK

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Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:27:08
From: Stephanie Wilson-Pink [steph.wilson-pink at adecco.co.uk]
Subject: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK, London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Adecco UK 
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Other; Speech Data Evaluator

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology 

Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)
                      English (eng) 
                      Finnish (fin) 
                      German (deu) 
                      Greek, Modern (ell) 

Description:

Speech Data Evaluator - Australian English/German/Dutch/Finnish/Greek

Duration: 6-11 Months
Location: London
15.40/Hr (to be confirmed)

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of one of the above
languages, you will be part of a team processing large amounts of linguistic
data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of this
internet corporation’s speech synthesis.

Responsibilities will include;

- Classifying and annotating linguistic data
- Audio evaluation
- Labelling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given
standards and using in-house tools

Requirements:

- Native-level speaker of one of the above langauges (with good command of the
standard dialect) and fluent in English
- Passion for language with good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the
target language
- A degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching,
translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable
using in-house tools and should have an interest in current speech, mobile and
online technology) 
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills



Application Deadline: 22-Feb-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilson-pink at adecco.co.uk 
Contact Information:
	Miss Stephanie Wilson-Pink 
	Email: steph.wilson-pink at adecco.co.uk 





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