10.1733, Jobs: Phonetic Transcription, Computational Ling

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Subject: 10.1733, Jobs: Phonetic Transcription, Computational Ling

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Date:  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 12:16:37 +0100
From:  kim hardie <kim.hardie at ellips.be>
Subject:  Phonetic Transcription: French/English/German - Belgium

2)
Date:  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:01:52 -0800
From:  "John A. Goldsmith" <ja-goldsmith at uchicago.edu>
Subject:  Computational Ling: Univ of Chicago, IL USA

-------------------------------- Message 1 -------------------------------

Date:  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 12:16:37 +0100
From:  kim hardie <kim.hardie at ellips.be>
Subject:  Phonetic Transcription: French/English/German - Belgium


PHONETIC TOPOGRAPHICS

Phonetic Topographics is an independent joint venture between Tele Atlas and
FLV Fund. It is the first European company to provide access to speech
technology and geographical data. The company's focus is on making phonetic
transcriptions of geographical data provided by Tele Atlas' intelligent maps
in various alphabets. The aim is to sell these transcriptions to enable
customers to develop real-world applications based on various speech
technology systems. The primary markets will be car navigation, telecoms,
internet-mapping and GIS. The company is backed by the European leader in
digital maps, Tele Atlas, and has a strategic relationship with
Lernout&Hauspie.

We are currently looking for 6 lexicographers for French, English and German.

Job description:
You will be part of a team responsible for creating, updating and maintaining
phonetic transcriptions. This is part of the company's aim to become the
market leader in the production, maintenance and sales of these phonetic
transcriptions for speech-enabled databases which are to be applied in the
areas of car navigation, GIS and telecoms.

Your tasks will include creating, updating and maintaining phonetic
transcriptions
* Reporting on the production process and the improvements to the Production
Manager and later to the Chief Lexicographer
* Reporting on the estimation of the production capacity to the Production
Manager and later to the Chief Lexicographer

Requirements:
* Education:
Preferably a higher degree in languages. A linguistics degree would be an
asset.
* Experience:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in computer studies
 and/or speech technology
* Technical skills:
Experience of working in a database environment and able to use the specific
software programs
* Personal skills:
Candidates should have well-developed interpersonal skills, good communication
skills, be able to work in a team-building environment. They should be
enthusiastically and pro-actively inclined, result-driven, able to work in a
concentrated manner and deliver quality work.
* Languages:
Phonetic Topographics is looking for 6 lexicographers: 2 for French, 2 for
German and 2 for UK English. For these we need people with perfect spoken
knowledge in those languages. Basic knowledge of Dutch would be an asset.

These positions are full-time, starting the very latest 1 January 2000,
earlier if possible and are all based in Flanders Language Valley in Ieper,
Belgium.

For further information, please contact Danny Balcaen, Director, Phonetic
Topographics, Flanders Language Valley 48, 8900 Ieper (Belgium).
Tel: +32 (0)57 230 340. Fax: +32 (0)57 230 186.
E-mail:info at phonetic-topographics.com


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Date:  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:01:52 -0800
From:  "John A. Goldsmith" <ja-goldsmith at uchicago.edu>
Subject:  Computational Ling: Univ of Chicago, IL USA

The University of Chicago
Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago is
recruiting at all levels in computational linguistics, as a part of
a broad recruiting effort in areas including, but not limited to,
AI, bioinformatics, computational linguistics, systems, and theory.

The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship
and faculty quality -- and the Computer Science Department's charge
and goal is substantial growth through appointments that will
enhance the quality and prestige of our University. We especially
value faculty whose research has impact and visibility beyond
Computer Science.

The University of Chicago has a long tradition of cross-disciplinary
work, and we encourage applications from candidates interested
in cooperating with colleagues in neighboring departments, including,
but not limited to, linguistics, psychology, and statistics.

The Chicago Metropolitan area is diverse and exciting. The local
economy is vigorous, with international stature in banking, trade,
commerce, and transportation; while the cultural scene can boast
diverse cultures, vibrant theater, world renown symphony, opera,
jazz, and blues, not to mention the best pizza in the world.

Please send nominations or applications to
Professor Stuart A. Kurtz, Chairman
Department of Computer Science
The University of Chicago
1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall
Chicago, IL 60637
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, and encourages applications from under-represented
minorities and women.



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