27.400, Jobs: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco

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Subject: 27.400, Jobs: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:29:53
From: Stephanie Wilson-Pink [steph.wilsonpink.adecco at gmail.com]
Subject: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco, London, United Kingdom

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

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Malay (zlm)

Description:

Brief description/Overview:

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of the target language,
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 Google’s speech
synthesis.

Detailed Job Description:

Speech Data Evaluator
6-11 Months
TBC
Central London

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of the target language,
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 Google’s speech
synthesis.

This includes:

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

Job requirements:

- Native-level speaker of the target language (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: 31-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilsonpink.adecco at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Miss Stephanie Wilson-Pink 
	Email: steph.wilsonpink.adecco at gmail.com 


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