26.4783, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment agency contracting for Google

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Subject: 26.4783, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment agency contracting for Google

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:43:05
From: Alfredo Finotto [dataopsman at gmail.com]
Subject: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment agency contracting for Google, London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Employment agency contracting for Google 
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Other; Speech Data Evaluator

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology 


Description:

Required Language(s): English and one or more of the following: Danish, German, (Iberian) Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, (Brazilian) Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish.

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of one of the above (plus fluency in English), you will be part of a team based in London, processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech synthesis and speech recognition in your own language. 

This includes: 

- Classifying and annotating linguistic data 
- Transcription 
- Labelling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalisation 
- Providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using in-house tools 

Job requirements: 

- Native-level speaker of one of the above languages (with good command of the standard dialect) and fluent in English
- Near-native proficiency in one or more additional languages listed above
- Passion for language with good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the target language 
- A degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching, translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar 
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools and should have an interest in current speech, mobile and online technology) 
- Attention to detail and good organisational skills 

Project duration: 6-11 months (with possible extension) 

**Please note that this is not a permanent position but a contract position. Applicants must be currently authorised to work in Europe for any employer.** 

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format) with "Speech Data Evaluator [misc]" in the subject line.


Application Deadline: 11-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Contact Information:
	Alfredo Finotto 
	Email: dataopsman at gmail.com 


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