32.2195, Jobs: Semantics; Syntax: Researcher, Gap International

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Subject: 32.2195, Jobs: Semantics; Syntax: Researcher, Gap International

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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:54:16
From: Charity Brown [charity.brown at gapinternational.com]
Subject: Semantics; Syntax: Researcher, Gap International, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: Gap International 
Department: Linguist Department
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://www.gapinternational.com/
Job Title: Linguist
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax 


Description:

Linguist at Gap International:
Global Management Consulting firm Gap International, based in the Philadelphia
area, is looking for qualified linguists. Linguists are crucial to the ongoing
development and execution of our consulting methodology. Qualified linguists
will work to study language and its impact on business performance and
results. Through this work, we provide our clients access to sustainable
growth for their businesses. Accountabilities for this role would include
research, product innovation, marketing and other contributions to Gap
International’s business.

We are seeking linguists who will become members of our dynamic professional
team, working both internally for Gap International’s business, with
opportunities to consult in our client system.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on new ways to apply our proprietary linguistics work to
business performance
- Develop and submit research articles and papers based on our proprietary
methodologies and applications to business
- Adapt existing linguistic work to current and future consulting models and
approaches
- Conduct original research on language and its implications on Gap
International’s focus areas

Who We Are:
Gap International is a global performance consulting company based just
outside of Philadelphia. We specialize in helping leaders articulate and
fulfill the boldest possible future for their business, creating breakthrough
outcomes and aligning the organization’s actions to be consistent with that
future. For over 40 years, we have had an expertise in identifying and
shifting mindsets in the organization to deliver unprecedented, quantifiable
business results. With proven and proprietary methodologies that embed lasting
change across an organization, our work unleashes teams across the business to
innovate and create new pathways to achieve the desired outcomes for their
business.

Gap International Associates:
- Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world
- People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy learning, growing, and
performing at their best; energized to continually push beyond their comfort
zone
- Comfortable with ambiguity; eager to take on things they don't know how to
do
- Curious and flexible when it comes to their own growth and development, as
well as receptive to coaching and feedback to maximize their potential
- Willing to communicate and contribute thoughts, insights and new ideas to
senior leaders both internally and externally

Qualifications:
- Master's degree or above in linguistics from a leading academic institution
with a strong academic record
- Strong background in Semantics and Syntax
- Interest in the business application of linguistics
- Demonstrated ambition with a high-performance track record
- Client-facing experience preferred
- Able to work effectively alone as well as part of a team
- Potential travel domestically and/or internationally (when it is safe to do
so)
- Current resident or able to relocate to Philadelphia area

What We Offer:
- Purpose-driven work
- An unmatched culture and commitment to ongoing growth and development
- Highly competitive health benefits
- Generous 401k
- Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Tuition reimbursement
- International travel opportunities

Location:
Gap International consultants are based out of our corporate office in the
Philadelphia metropolitan area.

To apply, please visit the application link provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.gapinternational.com/job-openings/details/index/4024911004 
Contact Information:
	Director Charity Brown 
	Email: charity.brown at gapinternational.com 
	Phone: 484-437-7980 


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