29.851, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Pygmalion

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Subject: 29.851, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:05:56
From: Ana Tam [advancedlinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Pygmalion, New York, USA

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Job Location: New York, USA 
Job Title: Associate Linguist [Arabic - Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Morocco]
Job Rank: Associate Linguist; Other

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

Required Language(s): Arabic, Algerian (arq)
                      Arabic, Moroccan (ary) 
                      Arabic 

Description:

As an Associate Linguist, you will be performing semantic and syntactic
analysis on linguistic data. You will also contribute to a number of other
tasks to improve natural language understanding systems.

The tasks include:
- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data 
- Context-free grammar analysis and design 
- Applying semantic, syntactic and morphological labels to text 
- Annotating lexical features 
- Error analysis for current system outputs 
- Deriving NLP data for new and ongoing projects 

Job requirements:
- Native-level speaker of Arabic (Saudi Arabia, Algeria or Morocco) and fluent
in English
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics 
- Experience in annotation work 
- Knowledge of semantics and syntax 
- 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 
- Able to multitask effectively, and adjust smoothly to changing priorities 

Location:
This is a full-time contract position. Work will done be from our office
located in New York City, NY, USA.

Project estimated duration: 12 months (with potential for extension). This is
a fixed-term contract, not a permanent position.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(in PDF format) with “Associate Linguists [Arabic-SA/DZ/MA]” in the subject
line.



Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: advancedlinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Ana Tam 
	Email: advancedlinguistics at gmail.com 


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