27.3987, Jobs: English; Turkish; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

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Subject: 27.3987, Jobs: English; Turkish; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

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Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:21:04
From: Elena Pirttisalo [elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com]
Subject: English; Turkish; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., Istanbul, Turkey

 
University or Organization: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. 
Department: Tampere
Job Location: Istanbul, Turkey 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com
Job Title: Junior Linguist [Turkish]
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

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

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Turkish (tur) 

Description:

Full time availability required
Start: immediately
Contract duration: until end of December with high possibility for extension
to 2017

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in
Turkish. 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 for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- Evaluating current system outputs
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects
- Be able to work independently with confidence and little oversight

Minimum Requirements:

- Native speaker of Turkish 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

Please send the application with your monthly salary request and your CV to
the application email below.

Lionbridge is a leading provider of translation, online marketing, global
content management and application testing solutions that ensure global brand
consistency, local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points
of the global customer lifecycle.

Using our innovative cloud technologies, global program management expertise
and our worldwide crowd of more than 100,000 professional cloud workers, we
provide integrated solutions that enable clients to successfully market, sell
and support their products and services in global markets.



Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2016 
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs.tampere at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource Coordinator Elena Pirttisalo 
	Email: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 
	Phone: +358 9 4270 56000 


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