24.1151, Jobs: Computational Ling: Linguist/Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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Subject: 24.1151, Jobs: Computational Ling: Linguist/Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:42:31
From: My Huynh [recruitment at appenbutlerhill.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Linguist/Computational Linguist, Appen Butler Hill

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

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native speakers
of Malay or Indonesian, for flexible or full-time home-based role. The project
is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop world-class
linguistic software.

Role Description:
-  Using client-developed linguistic software to develop and validate a
morphologically structured lexicon of several hundred thousand words, for
input into a spell-checker tool
-  Maintaining and reviewing design documentation in English, using
appropriate formatting and technical writing
-  Reporting and monitoring lexicon/spell-checker errors using proprietary
online issue management system

Minimum requirements:
-  Bachelor degree in Linguistics
-  Native language of Malay or Indonesian
-  Very high proficiency in English
-  Excellent technical skills
-  Linguistic skills should include: grammar, syntax, morphology
-  Familiarity with linguistic tools, and language technology applications
-  Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail

Additional skills:
-  Master's degree in Linguistic or Computational Linguistics
-  Familiarity with scripting languages
-  Understanding of software development including testing

Project duration:
12 months. 

Start Date:
Project expected to start in April.

Location: 
This position is available worldwide (except for Australia). 

Application process: 
Please include with your application: your CV/resume; details of any language
qualifications you hold; your availability to the application email address
below.

About Appen Butler Hill: 
Appen Butler Hill develops high quality speech and language technology
solutions namely used in car navigation systems, mobile phones, word
processing packages, directory assistance, speaker verification tools and
hand-held machine translation devices. Our staff comprises Linguists, IT
professionals and Project Managers who collaborate to produce quality work in
over 100 different languages for many of the world’s leading companies.



Application Deadline:  
	  
Email Address for Applications: recruitment at appenbutlerhill.com 
Contact Information:
	Program Sourcing Coordinator My Huynh 
	Email: recruitment at appenbutlerhill.com 





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