[Sealang-l] Fwd: Linguist - Burmese required.

[Justin Watkins]

Mrs Mỹ Huynh
Language Resources Recruiter
p: +61 2 9468 6300 <+61%202%209468%206300> | 9 Help Street, Chatswood,
Sydney, Australia

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in 2014, 2015 & 2016."*





*Linguist - Burmese*



We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native
speakers of Burmese, for flexible or full-time home-based role.



The project is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop
world-class linguistic software.



*Project Information:*

Location: Global



Linguistic skills should include grammar, syntax, and morphology,
computational. The candidates should be familiar with linguistic tools, and
language technology applications.



*Tasks*

Development: Using Lexicon Creator: create template lexicon, correct errors
and add words using template. Using Wordscape formalism (symbolic language
and logical operations), write or edit rules for grammar and other
purposes. Project Management: triage, spec writing and review, project
scheduling.



Test: test template lexicon, evaluate test results, open bugs. Evaluate
spec, design and implementation of grammar rules; using logical operators
and symbolic language, develop patterns for testing application of the
rules.



Documentation: Using strong English language skills, linguistic and
technical expertise, document tools and processes.



*Requirements*

• Bachelor degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics (or higher)

• Native speaker of one or more of the above languages

• High proficiency in English

• Excellent technical skills

• Linguistic skills should include morphology and syntax

• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail

• Aptitude for computational tasks, e.g., use concordance (linguistic)
tools, and run command lines, write scripts, experience with advanced use
of applications such as Excel macros, etc.

Please include with your application: your resume; details of any language
qualifications you hold; your availability



*How to apply: *

Please register your details and upload your resume using the link:
http://bit.ly/2g7VETP



*About Appen:*

Appen develops high quality speech and language technology solutions namely
used in car navigation systems, mobile phones, word processing packages,
directory assistance, speaker verification tools and hand-held machine
translation devices. Our staff comprises Linguists, IT professionals and
Project Managers who collaborate to produce quality work in over 100
different languages for many of the world’s leading companies.



-- 
Justin Watkins
Professor of Burmese
Department of South East Asia
Department of Linguistics
SOAS, University of London



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