13.2538, Jobs: Japanese, Lexicography: Researcher in WA USA

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Subject: 13.2538, Jobs: Japanese, Lexicography: Researcher in WA USA

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Date:  Fri, 04 Oct 2002 18:51:33 +0000
From:  jobsbm at sakson.com
Subject:  Jobs: Japanese & Lexicographer: Researcher, S&T OnSite, WA, USA

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Date:  Fri, 04 Oct 2002 18:51:33 +0000
From:  jobsbm at sakson.com
Subject:  Jobs: Japanese & Lexicographer: Researcher, S&T OnSite, WA, USA

University or Organization: S&T OnSite
Rank of Job: Researcher
Specialty Areas Required: Lexicography, Japanese Linguist
Required Language(s): Japanese (JPN)

Description:

The primary task for this position is to enhance and maintain lexical
information in our lexicon database in accordance with the overall
architecture of the Natural Language Processing system. Actual
assignment includes (1) word search for pre-defined linguistic
features, (2) addition of new lexical information to the lexicon
database, (3) integrity check of new information in the lexicon
database, (4) bug fixes in the database.  These assignments require
(1) high level knowledge of Japanese lexicography, (2) efficient large
data management skills such as knowledge of ACCESS database, EXCEL,
and (3) some experience in tool use for data manipulation. Native
proficiency of Japanese language and a degree in Linguistics, Computer
Science, or a closely related discipline are required.  Knowledge of
corpus-based lexicography is very helpful. Experience in relevant
research/commercial R&D projects is a strong plus.

Skills Required: These assignments require (1)high level knowledge of
Japanese lexicography, (2) efficient large data management skills such
as knowledge of ACCESS database, EXCEL, and (3) some experience in
tool use for data manipulation. Native proficiency of Japanese
language and a degree in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely
related discipline are required.  Knowledge of corpus-based
lexicography is very helpful. Experience in relevant
research/commercial R&D projects is a strong plus.

12 month contract position in Seattle, WA

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Mr. Bill McDonald
	S&T OnSite
	4300 Aurora Ave N
	Suite 100
	Seattle, WA 98103-7390
	United States of America
Position is open until filled.


Contact Information:
	Mr. Bill McDonald.
	Email: jobsbm at sakson.com
	Tel: 206-632-6931
	Fax: 206-632-6927
	Website: http://www.sakson.com

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