26.5152, Jobs: Russian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Google, Inc.

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Subject: 26.5152, Jobs: Russian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Google, Inc.

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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:46:16
From: Isin Demirsahin [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Russian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Google, Inc., London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Google, Inc. 
Department: Natural Language Understanding
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Russian]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Russian (rus)

Description:

As a Junior Linguist, you will be annotating and reviewing linguistic data in Russian. You will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve natural language processing at Google.

The tasks include:

- Reviewing and annotating linguistic data
- Labeling text for semantic, syntactic and morphological characteristics
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines 
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects

Job requirements:

- Native-level speaker of Russian and fluent in English
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or similar, with knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology 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 months (with potential for extension)

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (in PDF format) with “Junior Linguists [Russian]” in the subject line.


Application Deadline: 15-May-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Isin Demirsahin 
	Email: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 


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