16.3564, Jobs: Lexicography: Language Specialist, UK

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LINGUIST List: Vol-16-3564. Thu Dec 15 2005. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 16.3564, Jobs: Lexicography: Language Specialist, UK

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Date: 15-Dec-2005
From: Kate Knill < kate.knill at crl.toshiba.co.uk >
Subject: Lexicography: Language Specialist, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, Cambs, United Kingdom 

	
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:26:30
From: Kate Knill < kate.knill at crl.toshiba.co.uk >
Subject: Lexicography: Language Specialist, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, Cambs, United Kingdom 
 

University or Organization: Toshiba Research Europe Ltd 
Department: Speech Technology Group, CRL
Job Rank: Language Specialist  
Specialty Areas: Lexicography 
Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)
                      English (eng) 
                      French (fra) 
                      German, Standard (deu) 
                      Italian (ita) 
                      Spanish (spa) 
                      Swedish (swe) 


Description:

Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, Cambridge Research Lab (CRL) are looking for a
language (lexicon) specialist to maintain and improve our lexical databases
for European and American speech recognition and synthesis.

This is a contract position for 3 months initially, extendable to 1 year if
performance is satisfactory. As this is a contract position, applicants
must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Knowledge & Skills:
- Fluent English and at least one other major European language
- Able to work with unfamiliar languages
- Familiarity with Phonetic Alphabets
- Experience with speech technology preferred
- Pragmatic and practical attitude to pronunciations
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the interactive development process preferred.
- Excellent trouble-shooting skills
- Script (Perl/Python) programming skills

Education & Training:
B.A. in Linguistics or in a European language with Linguistics Coursework.
Related work experience is also acceptable.

The Toshiba CRL Speech Technology Group is a multinational team.
Established in 2002, we play a significant role in developing Toshiba's
speech recognition and synthesis capabilities. Work done within the group
contributes to Toshiba's core speech technology and support of European and
American languages. We collaborate with Toshiba RDC in Japan, Toshiba China
and the University of Cambridge.

Please send electronic applications only to stg-jobs at crl.toshiba.co.uk


Address for Applications:

	Dr Kate Knill 
	St George House, 1 Guildhall St 
	Cambridge, Cambs CB2 3NH 
	United Kingdom  

Application Deadline: 30-Jan-2006 

Contact Information:

	Dr Kate Knill 
	Email: stg-jobs at crl.toshiba.co.uk 
	Phone: +44-1223-376934 
	Fax: +44-1223-376909 
	Website: http://www.toshiba-europe.com/research/index.html





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