23.3319, Jobs: Tok Pisin; Phonetics; Phonology: Researcher

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LINGUIST List: Vol-23-3319. Mon Aug 06 2012. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 23.3319, Jobs: Tok Pisin; Phonetics; Phonology: Researcher

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Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:18:39
From: Mandy Iverson [miverson at appenbutlerhill.com]
Subject: Tok Pisin; Phonetics; Phonology: Researcher, Appen Butler Hill

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 University or Organization: Appen Butler Hill 
Job Location: Telecommute
Web Address: http://www.appenbutlerhill.com
Job Rank: Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology 

Required Language(s): Tok Pisin (tpi)

Description:

Appen Butler Hill is currently looking for a Tok Pisin Linguist for a 
linguistic project. The project will begin soon, and require approximately 
20 hours per week. The length of the contract is to be determined.

Position Summary: 
The work will involve assisting in creating a pronunciation lexicon of 
words from the language, as well as documents to describe the 
language for the purpose of language technology development.
The majority of the linguist's time will be spent checking and correcting 
transcriptions of words in phonetic script. Work is on a flexible basis 
(preferably 20hrs / week)

Requirements:
- Must have a background in linguistics and a familiarity with the 
language, preferably at the level of a fluent native speaker
- Specific linguistic background should be geared towards phonetics 
and phonology, and as such the candidate should be familiar with the 
IPA and possibly other phonetic scripts like X-SAMPA
- Must have basic computing skills and a familiarity with text files and 
spreadsheets


Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor degree in linguistics
- Basic English ability
- Computing skills, including familiarity with text files and spreadsheets
- Must have your own computer with internet connection, as well as 
Firefox and Flash Player (links provided)


Application Deadline: 15-Aug-2012 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=338 
Contact Information:
	Mandy Iverson 
	Email: miverson at appenbutlerhill.com



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