23.3438, Jobs: Spanish; Comp Ling; Phonetics: Spanish (Mexico) Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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Subject: 23.3438, Jobs: Spanish; Comp Ling; Phonetics: Spanish (Mexico) Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:00:10
From: Mandy Iverson [miverson at appenbutlerhill.com]
Subject: Spanish; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Spanish (Mexico) Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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University or Organization: Appen Butler Hill 
Web Address: http://www.appenbutlerhill.com
Job Rank: Spanish (Mexico) Computational Linguist  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Appen Butler Hill is currently looking for a Spanish (Mexico) Computational 
Linguist for a part time project starting immediately. The position will run from 
now until December 31, 2012, and will require 4 hours per week with 
occasional peaks of 20 with reasonable notice. This is a virtual position.
 
Requirements:
-  Highly skilled in Computational Linguistics or Phonetics (Master's or PhD), 
preferably Computational Linguistics.
-  Experience in development of language assets of Speech Recognition and 
Text-To-Speech technologies.
-  Familiar with running command-line tools and higher-than-average computer 
literacy (ability to use scripting language, such as Perl or Ptyhon, is a plus.)
-  Availability of at least 4 hours per week with occasional peaks of 20 hours 
per week or more ( with reasonable advance notice).
-  Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills.
 
Qualifications:
-  Completed MA or PhD in Computational Linguistics or Phonetics
-  Experience in language technology, particularly in Speech Processing - 
either in academia or industry.
-  Knowledge of XML structures.
-  Experience with bug management and the software release lifecycle.
-  Experience with command-line interfaces.
-  Knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
 
Preferred Skills:
-  Knowledge of a third language is important.
-  Some basic programming and understanding of at least one programming 
language, e.g. PERL, Python or C#.
-  Knowledge of regular expression (RegEx) use.
-  Experience using Visual Studio.
-  Creation of Text Normnaliztion (TN) and Inverse Text Normalization (ITN) 
rules.
-  Run simple scripts and work with command-line-based tools.
-  Analyze tests results and propose solutions.
-  Bug management with Product Studio.


Application Deadline: 30-Aug-2012 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=364 
Contact Information:
	Mandy Iverson 
	Email: miverson at appenbutlerhill.com 





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