27.1358, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Linguist, Pygmalion

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Subject: 27.1358, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:48:54
From: Thomas Meyer [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: German; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Linguist, Pygmalion, Germany

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Department: Natural Language Understanding
Job Location: Munich or Hamburg (TBD; there will be only one location), Germany 
Job Title: Linguist [German] for NLP tasks
Job Rank: Linguist [German] for NLP tasks; Other

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

Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

As a Linguist, you will be annotating and evaluating linguistic data in
German. You 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
- Creating guidelines for semantic, syntactic and morphological projects
- Consulting with researchers and engineers on the development of linguistic
databases
- Monitoring and controlling quality of the data annotated by the team

Minimum requirements:

- Native(-level) speaker of German and fluent in English
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology and/or lexicography 
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Preferred qualifications:

- Master's degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Previous project management and people management experience
- Knowledge of a programming language or previous experience with a Linux
environment

Project duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)

This is not a permanent position but a contract position.

Location: We plan to have just one team, either in Munich or Hamburg.

How to apply:

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



Application Deadline: 01-May-2016 
	  
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Thomas Meyer 
	Email: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 


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