job announcement

[Amy West]

The company that I'm currently freelancing for is looking for some
additional help. The ad is posted on Monster.com. This is the same company
that was written about in the Wall Street Journal this summer. They've
moved to some nice digs in Cambridge, MA.

---Amy West

US-MA-Cambridge-Lexicographer
       US-MA-Cambridge-Lexicographer



             Lexeme Inc., a fast growing natural language company, located
             in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking to hire computational
             lexicographers to join its development group.

             You will be assisting in the development of the knowledge
             resources, working within a multidisciplinary team of linguists,
             engineers and programmers.

             Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to,
             the following:

             * Analyze text corpora in different linguistic domains;

             * Assist in developing and extending lexical databases;

             * Contribute to the creation of automatic tools for
             lexicographic projects;

             * Assist in testing and evaluating the contribution of the
             knowledge resources to the overall system.

             We are looking for people who enjoy working within a team in
             a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must be able to
             play an active role in the group by combining independent and
             creative thinking with specific project needs and deadlines.
             The minimal requirement is a university degree with a background
             in linguistics or lexicography or at least a very good knowledge
             of basic grammatical concepts. Lexeme will provide training on
             the job as well as through lectures and technical documentation.

             Programming experience is not required but it is a plus.

             Competitive salary.




             Additional Information
             Position Type: Full Time, Permanent


             Contact Information
             Joan Shulman
             jobs at lexeme.com
             Lexeme, Inc.
             585 Massachusetts Avenue
             Cambridge MA 02139
             Ph: 508-358-4655
             Fax: 508-358-4655