28.1917, Jobs: English; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google

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Subject: 28.1917, Jobs:  English; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google

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Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:55:04
From: Amanda Morris [researchlinguists at gmail.com]
Subject: English; Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google, California, USA

 
University or Organization: Google 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Junior Linguist
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

As a Junior Linguist, you will be annotating and reviewing linguistic data in
English. You will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve
natural language processing at Google. 

Work will be done from Google’s office in Mountain View, CA.

The tasks include:

- annotating and reviewing linguistic data
- labelling text with semantic, syntactic and morphological features
- annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- evaluating current system outputs
- deriving NLP data for new and ongoing projects

Requirements:

- native-level speaker of English
- degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- experience in annotation work
- knowledge of semantics and syntax
- ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- attention to detail and good organizational skills
- able to multitask effectively, flexible to changing priorities.

Project duration: 6-12 months (with potential extension).  This is a
fixed-term contract, not a permanent position.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(in PDF format) with “Junior Linguist [English]” in the subject line.



Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2017 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: researchlinguists at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Amanda Morris 
	Email: researchlinguists at gmail.com 


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