30.1414, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Subject: 30.1414, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:49:44
From: Sofia Hirvonen [Sofia.Hirvonen at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Associate Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc., Gothenburg, Sweden

 
University or Organization: Lionbridge Technologies Inc. 
Department: Machine Intelligence team
Job Location: Gothenburg, Sweden 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com/
Job Title: Associate Linguist
Job Rank: Associate Linguist; Other

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

Required Language(s): Danish (dan)
                      Norwegian Bokmål (nob) 
                      Norwegian Nynorsk (nno) 
                      Swedish (swe) 

Description:

The role of the Associate Linguist is to provide linguistic expertise for
developing NLP tools for the target languages.

You will work on several tasks to improve natural language processing:
- Developing grammars for Natural Language Understanding
- Creating templates for Natural Language Generation
- Evaluating current system outputs
- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
 
Minimum Requirements:
- Fluency in one of the target languages - Swedish, Norwegian or Danish
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or equivalent work
experience
- Good knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology and lexicography
of the target language
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts, learn in-house tools
- Ability to work independently with confidence and little oversight
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Full-time availability for working on-site in Gothenburg
- Eligibility to work in Sweden
 
Desired Skills:
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literacy
- Experience using NLP tools and concepts
- Experience in annotation work

Start: May - July 2019
Contract duration: 12 months, extension possible 
Contract details: This is a full-time, in-office work, remote work not
possible. 

The preferred location is Gothenburg but Copenhagen can be considered for
candidates applying for Danish language.

Please send your application with the availability information, the salary
request and your CV to the application email below. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Lionbridge welcomes and embraces a diverse
workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, or
protected military or veteran status.



Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2019 
	  
Email Address for Applications: Sofia.Hirvonen at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource Coordinator Sofia Hirvonen 
	Email: Sofia.Hirvonen at lionbridge.com 


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