27.1023, Jobs: Spanish; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Subject: 27.1023, Jobs: Spanish; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion

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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:48:45
From: Alena Butryna [AdvancedLinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Spanish; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Pygmalion, Mexico City, Mexico

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Job Location: Mexico City, Mexico 
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Spanish(Mexico)]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in
Spanish (Mexico). 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 and morphological 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 Spanish (Mexico) and fluent in English
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography
- 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 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) with "Junior Linguist [Spanish(Mexico)]" in the subject
line.



Application Deadline: 25-Jun-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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