26.4907, Jobs: Hindi; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google Inc.

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Subject: 26.4907, Jobs: Hindi; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google Inc.

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Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:24:23
From: Kohei Saito [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Hindi; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google Inc., Bangalore, India

 
University or Organization: Google Inc. 
Department: Natural Language Understanding
Job Location: Bangalore, India 
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Hindi]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Hindi (hin)

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in Hindi and Indian English. The Junior Linguist will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve natural language processing at Google.

The tasks include:

- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
- Labeling text with semantic, syntactic and morphological features
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- Evaluating current system outputs
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects

Minimum Requirements:

- Native speaker of Hindi and fluent in English
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Desired Skills:

- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate

Project duration: 6-24 months (with potential for extension)

This is not a permanent position but a full-time contract position.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Junior Linguist [Hindi]" in the subject line.


Application Deadline: 04-May-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Kohei Saito 
	Email: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 


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