25.301, Jobs: Mandarin Chinese; Yue Chinese; Comp Ling; Phonetics; NLP: Computational Linguist, Lionbridge

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Subject: 25.301, Jobs: Mandarin Chinese; Yue Chinese; Comp Ling; Phonetics; NLP: Computational Linguist, Lionbridge

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Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:50:55
From: Elena Pirttisalo [elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Mandarin Chinese; Yue Chinese; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; NLP: Computational Linguist, Lionbridge, Tampere, Finland

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University or Organization: Lionbridge 
Department: Tampere
Job Location: Tampere, Finland 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com
Job Rank: Computational Linguist

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Natural Language Processing

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      Chinese, Yue (yue) 

Description:

Lionbridge is the leading provider of translation, development, language and testing solutions that enable clients to create, release, manage and maintain their technology applications and Web content globally. 

A key differentiator for Lionbridge is our global footprint, which enables us to deliver superior service to customers through local contacts and resources. We employ more than 4,200 specialists, including linguists, computational linguists, project managers, engineers, subject matter experts, content developers, application developers and quality assurance professionals, in 26 countries. We also work with a network of 85,000 independent multilingual workers including translators, interpreters, web raters and subject matter experts across more than 100 countries. 

We are looking for Computational Linguists, for our current and possible future projects.

Required Skills/Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computational Linguistics or Bachelor’s or Master’s in general linguistics and studies in Computational Linguistics
- Native language one of the following: Chinese, Hong Kong; Chinese, Mandarin. 
- Strong linguistic comprehension
- Experience in the field of phonetics and Speech engines development 
- Experience in Language Technology- either educational or work experience
- Experience in language tool development 
- Experience in scripting languages (Python, xml, Regular Expression, etc.) 
- Experience in annotation/corpus/dictionary/terminology work is a plus
- Great attention to detail while working efficiently 
- Good organizational and analytical skills
- Good communication skills 
- Excellent English skills, other language skills are a plus 
- Possibility to work part-time or full-time from home on freelancer basis, around 20 hours/week

Please send your application, CV and your hour rate request to us ASAP. Please include detailed info on your language skills and your availability within your application.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs.tampere at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource Coordinator Elena Pirttisalo 
	Email: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 





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