27.3276, Jobs: English; Tamil; Urdu; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Subject: 27.3276, Jobs: English; Tamil; Urdu; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:10:40
From: Alena Butryna [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: English; Tamil; Urdu; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion, Bangalore, India

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Job Location: Bangalore, India 
Job Title: Junior Linguist (Tamil or Urdu)
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Tamil (tam) 
                      Urdu (urd) 

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in
Tamil or Urdu. The Junior Linguist will also contribute to a number of other
tasks to improve natural language processing. 

The tasks include:

- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
- Labeling text with semantic, syntactic, morphological, phonetic and
phonological features
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- Evaluating current system outputs
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects

Minimum Requirements:

- Native speaker of the target language (Tamil or Urdu) and fluent in English
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology, lexicography, phonetics or
phonology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Desired Skills:

- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate

Project duration: 6-12 months (with potential for extension)

This is not a permanent position but a full-time contract position.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(PDF format preferred).
The subject line should be either "Junior Linguist [Urdu]" or "Junior Linguist
[Tamil]" depending on your language speciality.



Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Alena Butryna 
	Email: AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com 


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