23.4489, Jobs: Multiple Languages, Comp Ling; NLP: Senior Recruiter, Akorbi Workforce Solutions

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Subject: 23.4489, Jobs: Multiple Languages, Comp Ling; NLP: Senior Recruiter, Akorbi Workforce Solutions

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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:11:26
From: William Paynter [wpaynter at akorbi.com]
Subject: Multiple Languages, Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Senior Recruiter, Akorbi Workforce Solutions, California, USA

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University or Organization: Akorbi Workforce Solutions 
Department: Google
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://www.akorbi.com
Job Rank: Senior Recruiter  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing

Required Language(s): Amharic (amh)
                      Burmese (mya) 
                      Cebuano (ceb) 
                      Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) 
                      Corsican (cos) 
                      Dari (prs) 
                      English (eng) 
                      Fars, Southwestern (fay) 
                      Hausa (hau) 
                      Hmong Daw (mww) 
                      Japanese (jpn) 
                      Javanese (jav) 
                      Kazakh (kaz) 
                      Khmer, Central (khm) 
                      Kinyarwanda (kin) 
                      Kurdish, Central (ckb) 
                      Kurdish, Northern (kmr) 
                      Kurdish, Southern (sdh) 
                      Malayalam (mal) 
                      Maori (mri) 
                      Marathi (mar) 
                      Mongolian, Halh (khk) 
                      Nepali (nep) 
                      Oriya (ori) 
                      Pashto (pus) 
                      Punjabi (pan) 
                      Rarotongan (rar) 
                      Ravula (yea) 
                      Sarikoli (srh) 
                      Sinhalese (sin) 
                      Somali (som) 
                      Tatar (tat) 
                      Turkish (tur) 
                      Turkmen (tuk) 
                      Urdu (urd) 
                      Uzbek, Northern (uzn) 
                      Uzbek, Southern (uzs) 
                      Wolof (wol) 
                      Xhosa (xho) 
                      Yoruba (yor) 
                      Zulu (zul) 

Description:

Work closely with engineers and researchers to annotate natural language
text at both syntactic and semantic levels.

Requirements: Undergraduate or masters in linguistics in both Korean and
English. Excellent English and Korean communication skills. Quick learner,
eager to tackle new problems, learn new technical skills and ability to
work independently. Proficiency in languages other than English desirable
but not required. Can convey task requirements / present findings concisely
and effectively.

Familiarity with web technologies and comfortable with multiple computing
platforms (Unix, Windows, Mac) and office applications (spreadsheets,
presentation software, etc.).

Quick learner, eager to tackle new problems and learn new technical skills;
Can work independently and prioritize time between multiple projects, and
adapt to changing schedules and different types of products. Can work well
in cross-functional teams, including Engineers, Product Managers, and Sales
and Operations Specialists. 

Language Expert Engineer will manage projects' tasks related to automatic
processing of natural language text in one of the target languages
(Amharic, Burmese, Cebuano, Corsican, Hausa, Hmong Daw, Javanese, Kazakh,
Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Malayalam, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian,
Nepali, Oriya, Pashto, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Somali, Tajik, Tatar, Turkmen,
Uzbek, Wolof, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu). 

This includes: 
-Evaluating, annotating and classifying linguistic data
-Writing scripts to collect and process data
-Improving existing product infrastructure

Job Requirements: 
-Fluent speaking and writing skills in of one of the target languages above
and proficient in English
-Computer science undergraduate or equivalent experience
-Proficiency in programming in Python, Perl, or C++ 
-Passion for language and a keen interest in technology
-Good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the target language
-Background in data mining a plus
-Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
-Excellent verbal and written communicator


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: wpaynter at akorbi.com 
Contact Information:
	Senior Recruiter William Paynter 
	Email: wpaynter at akorbi.com 
	Phone: 214-256-9222 8374 
	Fax: 2145945908 





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