19.3437, Jobs: English & General Linguistics: Linguist, Idilia Inc.

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LINGUIST List: Vol-19-3437. Tue Nov 11 2008. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 19.3437, Jobs: English & General Linguistics: Linguist, Idilia Inc.

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Date: 10-Nov-2008
From: Kieran Spencer < kieran.spencer at idilia.com >
Subject: English & General Linguistics: Linguist, Idilia Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

	
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Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:27:16
From: Kieran Spencer [kieran.spencer at idilia.com]
Subject: English & General Linguistics: Linguist, Idilia Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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University or Organization: Idilia Inc. 
Job Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.idilia.com

Job Rank: Linguist  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Lexicology

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Linguist - Knowledge Base team

Natural language processing software company, based in Montreal, Canada,
seeks a linguist with solid (fluent or native) English skills.

Candidate will be part of an R&D team responsible for architecting,
developing and maintaining the one of the world's largest general-domain
semantic knowledge base.  This involves:
- working with computational linguists and software engineers to research
and develop techniques for automatic knowledge extraction and linking of
general domain knowledge from unstructured and semi-structured sources
- updating and refining semantic content, managing and editing semantic and
lexical hierarchies, and improving ambiguity resolution.

Candidate Qualifications and Characteristics:

Requirements:
- Degree in Linguistics
- Excellent academic record
- Proven ability to work well in teams
- Strong dedication and commitment
- Interest in lexicology
- Broad knowledge of popular/world culture

In addition, the following would be helpful but are not required:
- Experience with semantic disambiguation and semantic relations
- Familiarity with Linux

Compensation:
- Competitive compensation, stock options and full benefits

Starting date:
- Immediate


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Kieran Spencer 
	Idilia Inc. 
	1470 Peel St, Tower B 
	Suite 600 
	Montreal, Quebec H3A 1T1 
	Canada  
Email Address for Applications: kieran.spencer at idilia.com 
Contact Information:
	Kieran Spencer 
	Email: kieran.spencer at idilia.com 
	Fax: 514-843-3347 





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