29.2599, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Subject: 29.2599, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:11:42
From: Elena Pirttisalo [elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc., London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Lionbridge Technologies Inc. 
Department: Machine Intelligence team
Job Location: London, Farringdon, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com/
Job Title: Associate Linguist
Job Rank: Other

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

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Russian (rus) 

Description:

Job description:
The role of the Associate Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data
in the target language.  The Associate 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 on-going projects
- Be able to work independently with confidence and little oversight

Minimum Requirements:
- Native speaker of the target language (English GB; English AU or Russian)
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- UK work permit

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

Location: London, Farringdon
Start: July 2018
Contract duration: until June 2019, extension possible
Contract details: This is a full-time, in-office work, remote work not
possible.

To apply for this position: 
Please send us your complete resume in English to the application email
address below. Please include: 
- Your availability for the duration of the project (July 2018-June 2019) 
- Hourly rate expectations 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



Application Deadline: 31-Jul-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource manager Elena Pirttisalo 
	Email: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 


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