23.3502, Jobs: Assamese; General Ling: Consultant, Appen Butler Hill

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Subject: 23.3502, Jobs: Assamese; General Ling: Consultant, Appen Butler Hill

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Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:47:54
From: Donald Woodward [dwoodward at appenbutlerhill.com]
Subject: Assamese; General Linguistics: Consultant, Appen Butler Hill

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University or Organization: Appen Butler Hill 
Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: http://www.appenbutlerhill.com
Job Rank: Consultant  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Assamese (asm)

Description:

Appen Butler Hill is currently looking for an Assamese Linguist for a part 
time linguistic project. The work will last approximately 4 months (with 
varied data flow), and is on a flexible basis, requiring approximately 10-
20 hours per week. This is a virtual position.

The work will involve assisting in creating the Lexicon component of a 
Speech Database (SDB) in Assamese, as spoken in the state of Assam 
in India. A Lexicon is an electronic pronunciation dictionary (in text 
format) consisting of phonetic representations of all words transcribed 
from audio files in a SDB. The lexicons also include syllable boundaries, 
and usually include variant pronunciations, dialectal or regional 
variation, and additional labeling indicating 'foreign word', 'proper 
name', 'acronym', 'homonym', etc. The work will also involve assisting 
with resolution of any spelling standardization or dialectal variation 
issues in the language. The majority of the linguist's time will be spent 
checking and correcting transcriptions of words in phonetic script. 
Training in Appen Butler Hill's processes will be provided. 

Required Skills:
-  Background in linguistics, specifically in phonetics and phonology;
-  Native speaker of Assamese;
-  Completed or undertaking a degree in linguistics;
-  Basic computing skills and familiarity with spreadsheets.

Application Deadline: 01-Jan-2013 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=366 
Contact Information:
	Donald Woodward 
	Email: dwoodward at appenbutlerhill.com 

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