28.3660, Jobs: Norwegian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:41:09
From: Vikki Ha [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Norwegian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion, Norway

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Job Location: Oslo, Norway 
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Norwegian]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist [Norwegian]; Other

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

Required Language(s): Norwegian Bokmål (nob)
                      Norwegian Nynorsk (nno) 

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in
Norwegian.  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/TTS data for new and ongoing projects
- Be able to work independently with confidence and little oversight

Minimum Requirements:
- Native-level speaker of Norwegian and fluent in English
- Knowledge of phonetics, phonology, 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 or Speech processing
- Experience working with or exposure to Danish and Swedish
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Listening Skills
- Fast and Accurate Keyboard Typing Skills
- Editing, Grammar Check and Proofing Skills

Project duration: up to 2 years
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 (in PDF format) with “Junior Linguists [Norwegian]” in the
subject line.



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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