22.3087, Jobs: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Corpus Linguist, Swype, Inc.

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LINGUIST List: Vol-22-3087. Tue Aug 02 2011. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 22.3087, Jobs: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Corpus Linguist, Swype, Inc.

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Date: 02-Aug-2011
From: Patrick Demasco [pdemasco at literate.com]
Subject: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Corpus Linguist (Contract Position), Swype, Inc., Massachusetts, USA

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Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:07:56
From: Patrick Demasco [pdemasco at literate.com]
Subject: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Corpus Linguist (Contract Position), Swype, Inc., Massachusetts, USA

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University or Organization: Swype, Inc. 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: http://www.swype.com
Job Rank: Corpus Linguist (Contract Position)  

Specialty Areas: Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Description:

Swype has developed an innovative text input method for touch-screen
devices. Swype provides a faster and easier way to input text on any
screen. With one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen
keyboard, the patented technology enables users to input words faster and
easier than other data input methods - at over 40 words per minute. The
application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones,
tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more.

We are looking for a linguist to lead our Web-based corpus collection
efforts across a wide range of languages. This position will be
contract-based (6-12 months) and may be converted to a full-time employment
position. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:
-  Research and identify web-based sources of corpus data
-  Use our in-house tools to collect and evaluate data; coordinate with
other staff who may assist in this effort
-  Recruit/supervise native language testers
-  Coordinate with development team to improve our tools
-  Organize and document our corpus data assets
-  Work with other team members to improve our processes

The ideal candidate will be smart, creative and hard working and have the
following:
-  B.A./B.S. degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguist (graduate work
desirable)
-  Experience in multi-lingual corpus linguistics
-  Ability to use software-based tools to collect and analyze text data
-  Solid understanding of character encoding issues
-  Good written and verbal communication skills
-  Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Additional skills would be helpful but not necessary:
- Fluency in a non-English language
- Scripting language (Python, Perl)

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: pdemasco at literate.com 
Contact Information:
	Patrick Demasco 
	Email: pdemasco at literate.com 

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