28.5080, Jobs: Portuguese; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Subject: 28.5080, Jobs: Portuguese; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:01:19
From: Vikki Ha [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Portuguese; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

 University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Department: Natural Language Understanding
Job Location: London, United Kingdom OR Mountain View, California, USA
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Portuguese]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax; Natural Language Processing

Required Language(s): Portuguese (por)

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in
Portuguese. The Junior Linguist will also contribute to a number of other
tasks to improve natural language processing. The tasks include:
- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
- Labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- Evaluating current system outputs
- Deriving NLP data for new and ongoing projects
- Be able to work independently with confidence and little oversight

Locations: London, UK or Mountain View, USA

Minimum Requirements:
- Native-level speaker of Portuguese and fluent in English
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography
- Experience in annotation work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Desired Skills:
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Fast and Accurate Keyboard Typing Skills
- Editing, Grammar Check and Proofing Skills

Project duration: Up to 1 year
This is not a permanent position but a full-time contract position.

How to apply: For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover
letter in English (PDF format preferred) with “Junior Linguists [Portuguese]”
in the subject line. Please do not change the subject.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Vikki Ha 
	Email: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com



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