24.1121, Jobs: French; German; Comp Ling; Lexicography; Phonetics: Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Subject: 24.1121, Jobs: French; German; Comp Ling; Lexicography; Phonetics: Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:11:47
From:  EMEA Jobs [emeajobs at nuance.com]
Subject: French; German; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics: Linguistic Engineer, Nuance Communications, Merelbeke, Belgium or Burlington, USA

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Merelbeke, Belgium 
Job Rank: Linguistic Engineer

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics 

Required Language(s): French (fra)
                      German (deu) 

Description:

Company Profile:
At Nuance Communications, everything we do is focused on developing the most
human, natural, intuitive ways to use your voice to take command of
information. Our people and our technology have pioneered the highest
functioning speech software in the world, ceaselessly perfecting the ability
for machines to recognize and emulate the human voice. We design and deliver
technologies that intuitively link man, machine and the global storehouse of
knowledge to help companies and consumers work seamlessly and intelligently
with the world.

Job Reference: 1-8703
Role Title: Linguistic Engineer - French/German (1 year contract)
Role Type: Contract
Role Location: Candidates can be based in Merelbeke – Belgium or Burlington
USA
 
Role Responsibilities:
-  Evaluating design and quality of pronunciation dictionaries
-  Identifying new entries for general and specialized dictionaries 
-  Correcting existing dictionary entries 
-  Phonetic transcription
-  Create grammar data files for tokenizing, formatting and NLU 
-  Serving as a language expert resource for engineers and researchers 
-  Managing other language consultant contractors   
 
Required Skills:
Language Skill Requirements:
  1. English: native or near-native skill
2. Native or near-native skill in French and/or German and good knowledge of
the other language.
  3. Proficiency in other languages is a plus

Other Requirements:
-  A post-graduate degree in computational linguistics
-  Experience with phonetic transcription and the International Phonetic
Alphabet
-  Ability to do multitasking and work under the stress of deadlines
-  Ability to work independently
-  Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux (navigating directory structures, copying
files, etc.)
-  Familiarity with a text editor (e.g. emacs or vi)
-  Ability to program in a scripting language (e.g. Perl or Python)        
 
Preferred Skills:   
-  Team leadership and/or management experience     
 
Education: 
-  A post-graduate degree in computational linguistics



Application Deadline: 06-May-2013 
	  
Email Address for Applications: emeajobs at nuance.com 
Contact Information
	EMEA Jobs 
	Email: emeajobs at nuance.com 





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