26.2952, Jobs: Burmese; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Linguist, Google, Inc.

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Subject: 26.2952, Jobs: Burmese; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Linguist, Google, Inc.

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Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:46:47
From: Linne Ha [linne at google.com]
Subject: Burmese; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Linguist, Google, Inc.

 
University or Organization: Google, Inc. 
Job Location: , ---------------- 
Web Address: http://www.google.com
Job Title: Burmese Linguists
Job Rank: Contractor; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Burmese (mya)

Description:

Burmese Linguists

Job description:

As a Burmese linguist, you will be annotating and reviewing linguistic data in
Burmese. You will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve
natural language processing.

This is a contract position for an estimated 40 hours per week for a period of
6-12 months. You will be mostly working from home. Part of the job may require
you to come in close proximity to Yangon for training and subsequent
intermediary meetings.

The tasks include:

- Annotating and reviewing Burmese texts according to linguistic guidelines
- Labeling text with semantic, syntactic and morphological features
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines 

Requirements:

- A native Burmese speaker from Myanmar and fluent in English
- Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics or similar, with knowledge
of semantics, syntax, morphology and/or lexicography 
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Should have an interest in natural language processing, linguistics,
linguistic resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently from home with reliable internet connectivity

Project duration: 6-12 months

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your CV and a cover letter in
English (in PDF format) with “Burmese Linguists” in the subject line to the
application email address below.

Application deadline: June 30



Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 
	  
Email Address for Applications: answer.nemo at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Linne Ha 
	Email: linne at google.com 


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