27.3140, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Linguist, Grammarly

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Subject: 27.3140, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Linguist, Grammarly

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Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:02:47
From: Anastasia Zhovtiuk [anastasia.zhovtiuk at grammarly.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Linguist, Grammarly, Kyiv, Ukraine

 
University or Organization: Grammarly 
Department: NLP
Job Location: Kyiv, Ukraine 
Web Address: www.grammarly.com
Job Title: Computational Linguist for NLP
Job Rank: Computational Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Grammarly's free writing app ensures that everything you type is easy to read,
effective, and mistake-free. As you type, Grammarly will underline any
spelling or grammatical errors and help you fix them on the fly.

We are looking for a curious computational linguist with an interest in
natural language processing, a passion for English, and excellent knowledge of
English grammar. Join us for a chance to work with an awesome team of
linguists, software engineers, and world-class scientific advisors on the
creation of state-of-the-art technology for perfecting written English.

What You Will Accomplish:

- Use rule-based and statistical methods in natural language processing to
develop and improve error correction checks. Apply ML, NN, DL, word
embeddings, etc. in error detection and correction
- Conduct research on a variety of tasks, work with large corpora, design
algorithms, implement solutions for new error correction checks. Research
different modes, genres, and styles of writing to improve Grammarly’s
performance for them
- Work on the improvement of the current text processing tools and implement
new ones.
- Coordinate resource creation projects
- Mentor junior computational linguists

Qualifications:

- M.S. in linguistics, computational linguistics, or another
linguistics-related discipline
- At least two years of experience in computational linguistics/NLP
- Good programming skills in at least one programming language
- Good working knowledge of NLP libraries and understanding of statistical
methods in NLP. Interest in data science
- Fluent English, great understanding of English grammar, syntax, semantics,
and usage, especially in writing
- An open, honest, kind, and cheerful disposition, plus a decent sense of
humor
- Experience teaching English as a first or a second language preferred

About Grammarly:

Built by linguists and language lovers, Grammarly’s writing app finds and
corrects hundreds of complex writing errors — so you don’t have to. Millions
of users worldwide trust Grammarly’s free and premium products, which are also
licensed by more than 600 leading universities and corporations. Grammarly is
an Inc. 500 company with offices in San Francisco and Kyiv.

How to Apply:

Please include a cover letter with your application that explains what you’re
looking for in your next job and why Grammarly is the place for you.



Application Deadline: 02-Aug-2017 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at grammarly.com 
Contact Information:
	Recruiter Anastasia Zhovtiuk 
	Email: anastasia.zhovtiuk at grammarly.com 


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