26.4721, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Artificial Solutions

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4721. Fri Oct 23 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4721, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Artificial Solutions

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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:43:40
From: Francesca Sciarra [francesca.sciarra at artificial-solutions.com]
Subject: German; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Artificial Solutions

University or Organization: Artificial Solutions 
Department: Operations
Job Location: Barcelona, Spain 
Web Address: http://www.artificial-solutions.com/
Job Title: German Speaking NLP Computational Linguist
Job Rank: Computational Linguist, Language Engineer, Knowledge Engineer; Consultant; Programmer

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

As a NLP Knowledge Engineer you are a technical expert with strong knowledge in the structure of language and its application to computers systems. You are commercially aware and have the ability to visualize articulated processes and solve complex problems.

The NLP Knowledge Engineer is expert with Artificial Solutions® Teneo® natural language technology platform and is able to provide consulting services to customers, prospects and external partners in order they can develop highly advanced artifacts to exceed stated requirements.

You will focus on designing, developing and maintaining natural language-based solutions in domains including artificial intelligence, machine learning, personalization, expert functions plus database and language processing systems.

Based either in our Hamburg or Barcelona office you will be reporting to the Director of Professional Services and will be working on a wide range of projects within in a team of multicultural, skilled and driven Knowledge Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Consultants.

The position will focus upon:

- Working with Project Managers, Knowledge Engineers and Technical Consultants in customer, prospect and partner workshops to develop highly advanced natural language capabilities.
- Using your German language skills including the full range of syntax and semantic aspects to build natural language artefacts and solutions.
- Designing, building, and testing natural language artefacts and solutions based upon customer, prospect and partner requirements 
- Utilizing your technical skills to enhance natural language capabilities through integrations, interfaces and additional coding.
- Analyzing session log files to assess artefact and solution capabilities and to determine relevant development options. 

Requirements:

Education: 

- BA in General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Technologies or similar. Degree in Computational Linguistics is an important plus.

Experience and skills:

- Practical knowledge of formal syntax, formal semantics, corpus analysis, dialogue management.
- Strong understanding of morphology, lexicology, phonetics, pragmatics, automated speech analysis and synthesis.
- A minimum of one years’ relevant industry experience in a customer-facing role. 

Technical skills:

- A high level of proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Groovy, Python or Java 

Language skills:

- Native German
- Fluent English 

Personal Skills:

- Strong logical and analytical skills, being able to deal with complex and abstract concepts 
- Demonstrated ability to analyze problems to identify the root cause
- Proven customer facing skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels
- Capability for identifying needs and business value solutions for the clients
- Professional attitude, detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to work well both alone and within a larger team
- Ability to combine multiple task and projects

What we Offer:

- Outgoing, flexible and international working environment
- Competitive basic salary plus an interesting packaging along with a healthy work-life balance
- Full education and training in our Artificial Solutions® Teneo® natural language technology platform plus a continuous learning 
- A place in a skilled international team with a well-oiled agile approach to project methodologies.

Please send us your CV in English by applying through our career page.

Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2015 

Email Address for Applications: francesca.sciarra at artificial-solutions.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.artificial-solutions.com/about-artificial-solutions/careers/ 
Contact Information:
	HR Francesca Sciarra 
	Email: francesca.sciarra at artificial-solutions.com 

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