27.402, Jobs: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Language Engineer, Adecco

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LINGUIST List: Vol-27-402. Thu Jan 21 2016. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 27.402, Jobs: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Language Engineer, Adecco

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:36:05
From: Stephanie Wilson-Pink [steph.wilsonpink.adecco at gmail.com]
Subject: Malay; Computational Linguistics: Language Engineer, Adecco, London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Adecco 
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Language Engineer - Malay
Job Rank: Language Engineer; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Malay (zlm)

Description:

Brief description/Overview:

Our client have a Text-to-Speech (TTS) team who are looking for a Language
Engineer to help build a TTS voice in the target language.

You will be helping with technical tasks involved in creating a speech
synthesizer in your language. 

Detailed Job Description:

Language Engineer
6-11 Months
TBC
Central London

Our client have a Text-to-Speech (TTS) team who are looking for a Language
Engineer to help build a TTS voice in the target language.

You will be helping with technical tasks involved in creating a speech
synthesizer in your language. This includes:

1. Developing rules for a text normalization system;
2. Large scale data mining;
3. Customizing language building tools for your language
4. Text-to-Speech quality evaluation and testing

Requirements:

1. Recent Computer Science graduate or closely related discipline

2. Native level speaker of the target language and fluent in English

3. Proficiency in Unix/Version Control System and a modern programming
language (Python/C++ preferred)

4. Ability to build and understand regular expressions

5. Interest in data mining and natural language processing a plus

This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in a dynamic team of
world class experts.



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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