26.320, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Semantics; Syntax: Theoretical Linguist, Appen, LLC

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Subject: 26.320, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Semantics; Syntax: Theoretical Linguist, Appen, LLC

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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:39:47
From: Yvonne Quirmbach-Brundage [yqbrun at appen]
Subject: Multiple Languages; Semantics; Syntax: Theoretical Linguist, Appen, LLC

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University or Organization: Appen, LLC 
Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute)
Job Title: Theoretical Linguist (Multiple Languages)
Job Rank: Consultant; Theoretical Linguist

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)
                      Czech (ces) 
                      Danish (dan) 
                      Dutch (nld) 
                      Finnish (fin) 
                      Norwegian Bokmål (nob) 
                      Polish (pol) 
                      Swedish (swe) 
                      Thai (tha) 
                      Turkish (tur) 
                      Ukrainian (ukr) 
                      Vietnamese (vie) 

Description:

Appen is seeking Theoretical Linguists for advanced syntactic and sematic
projects for the following languages: Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Norwegian,
Danish, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish.

Main responsibilities include defining language specific tagsets for
dependency annotations, defining language specific semantic representations
and annotating data sets according to detailed specifications. 

The successful candidate has a background in Theoretical Linguistics with
emphasis on syntactic and semantic analysis. Previous experience with advanced
data annotations and familiarity with Dependency Grammars are a plus.

The project will start at the beginning of March 2015 and will continue
throughout 2015 with possibility of extension. All work is done remotely;
average time commitment will be approximately 20-30 hours per week. 

Required Skills

- B.A. degree or higher in Computational Linguistics, Linguistics or related
field
- Native knowledge of target language
- Excellent written communication skills in English 
- Strong background in syntax and grammar engineering
- Ability to quickly understand new linguistic technologies and client/project
needs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
- Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail 

Additional Information

The project requires excellent English reading, writing and communication
skills. Strong computer skills and greater than average comfort with software
and technology are expected. You will be required to sign a legally binding
non-disclosure agreement at the time of contract negotiation.

Compensation

We offer a competitive, hourly pay rate depending on experience (to be paid as
1099 self-employment income).



Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://erec.appen.com/sap/bc/erecruiting/posting_apply?param=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2ODA3Qjk5MUVENEE3OEMxNTcyOThDQjNGMzkmY2FuZF90eXBlPQ%3d%3d&sap-client=300 
Contact Information:
	Yvonne Quirmbach-Brundage 
	Email: yqbrun at appen 





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