23.2609, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Analyst, Verilogue Inc.

Tue Jun 5 15:48:38 UTC 2012

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Subject: 23.2609, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Analyst, Verilogue Inc.

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Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:48:00
From: Matt Patras [mpatras at verilogue.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Analyst, Verilogue Inc., Pennsylvania, USA

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University or Organization: Verilogue Inc. 
Department: Client Services
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.verilogue.com
Job Rank: Linguistic Insights and Analytics Analyst  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Natural Language Processing

Description:

Overview:
Our Analytics Group applies methods of linguistic, conversation and 
ethnographic analysis to physician-patient interactions, delivering 
deep insights about the way physicians and patients manage 
discussions pertaining to diagnosis and treatment of a variety of 
health conditions. Our work identifies, describes and evaluates the 
relationship between physician-patient attitudinal and emotional 
characteristics and health behaviors and outcomes.

Verilogue is seeking an analyst with formal training in applied 
linguistics, particularly with exposure to discourse and conversation 
analysis, and experience or interest in marketing research and brand 
marketing. 

Primary Responsibilities:
-  Analyzing large bodies of conversational data to provide insight 
into, interactional dynamics, physician and patient emotional and 
attitudinal profiles, uses of conceptual metaphor and descriptive 
analogies, disease and product sentiment, and brand positioning;
-  Developing strategic reports and presentations;
-  Participating in client workshops and report presentations;
-  Contributing to the development of marketing collateral and 
communications pieces, including monthly newsletters, consumer 
and scholarly articles, and conference presentations, among others;
-  Evolving and innovating analytical modules to support new 
product/service offerings.

Key Competencies:
-  Comfortable with principles of applied linguistics and ethno 
methodology;
-  Strong presentation and public speaking skills;
-  Ability to breakdown and address complex research questions;
-  Understanding of or interest in the health care industry;
-  Strong writing skills;
-  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
-  Sense of initiative and the ability to undertake and successfully 
conclude projects with minimal supervision;
-  Advanced abilities with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint 
and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:
-  0-3 years experience in a professional business environment
-  Excellent academic credentials in applied linguistics
-  Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's with advanced linguistic 
coursework acceptable
-  Able to travel 5 - 10%
-  Superb presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits:
Verilogue provides a base salary, bonus and equity plans 
commensurate with candidate experience and position 
requirements. Health and welfare benefits include medical, 
prescription, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include a 401(k) 
retirement plan, life and accidental death insurance, paid vacation 
and holidays. Our employees also enjoy flexible schedules and a 
casual work environment.

Verilogue rewards personal excellence in the pursuit of our common 
goals and is extraordinarily respectful of the individual and of the 
creative, intellectual and cultural diversity of our team. Our culture 
has allowed us to attract and retain talented individuals who are 
driven by a vision of the way we will transform the practice of health 
care communication.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: mpatras at verilogue.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.verilogue.com/careers.php 
Contact Information:
	Matt Patras 
	Email: mpatras at verilogue.com 

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