18.1843, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Linguist II, Sensory, Inc.

[LINGUIST Network]

LINGUIST List: Vol-18-1843. Tue Jun 19 2007. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 18.1843, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Linguist II, Sensory, Inc.

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Eastern Michigan U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>
 
Reviews: Laura Welcher, Rosetta Project  
       <reviews at linguistlist.org> 

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, 
and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Bethany Townsend <bethany at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set 
up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.

===========================Directory==============================  

1)
Date: 18-Jun-2007
From:  Jobs < jobs at sensoryinc.com >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Linguist II, Sensory, Inc.,  Sunnyvale, CA, USA

 

	
-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:29:39
From:  Jobs < jobs at sensoryinc.com >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Linguist II, Sensory, Inc.,  Sunnyvale, CA, USA 
 

Organization: Sensory, Inc. 
Web Address: http://www.sensoryinc.com

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

Seeking Linguist with project management skills.  Must be business oriented
and able to juggle multiple projects and priorities.  Must be a fast
learner with interest in phonetics, phonology and technical concepts.  Must
have keen attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:
-  Develop and test SI recognition sets/speech synthesis for customer
projects. 
-  Work with Sales and Project Management to create and review customer
product flowcharts and documentation.
-  Work with Engineers to deliver internal project deliverables on
schedule.  Take responsibility for resolving project issues as they arise.
-  QA testing and review of customer products.  Keep detailed records and
reports.
-  QA testing of Sensory's QT2SI (Quick Text-to-Speaker-Independent)
recognition tool and Quick Synthesis speech compression tool. 
-  Perform phonetic/phonological analysis for ASR & TTS engines.
-  Research and acquire resources needed to develop ASR & TTS engines.
(Identify existing databases for ASR training use and negotiate terms and
agreements with source.)
-  Assist in maintaining existing lexicons and speech data.
-  Research and prepare lexicons for new planned languages. (Includes
writing phonology rules for adults and children, mapping SAMPA/DARPAbet/IPA
transcriptions to WorldBet, & reviewing and correcting transcriptions
purchased from outside sources.)
-  Assist in recruiting and making recordings. Note: Some off-site work
will be necessary.  


Qualifications:
1-3 years total job experience with demonstrated interest in linguistics
and project management.

Required Skills:
-  Fluency in at least one foreign language.  
-  Excellent understanding of phonological and phonetic concepts.  
-  Ability to interpret spectrograms.
-  Ability to transcribe in IPA.
-  Computer literate (Windows, DOS) and experience with MS Office applications.
-  Ability to work independently.

Desired Skills:
-  Audio editing experience
-  Experience using tools such as CoolEdit, Peak, Sound Forge, Praat
-  Knowledge of WorldBet or SAMPA

Education:
BA / BS in Linguistics


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)   
 
Contact Information:
	Christina Mendez 
	Email: jobs at sensoryinc.com






-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-18-1843