28.1129, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Adecco UK

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Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:20:45
From: Hannah Morgan [hannah.morgan at adecco.co.uk]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Adecco UK, London, United Kindgom

 
University or Organization: Adecco UK 
Department: Victoria, London
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Junior Linguist
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to contribute to a number of tasks to
improve natural language processing. The tasks include: 

- Writing linguistic grammars for Natural Language Processing. 
- Working with pronunciation models and language models. 
- Providing phonetic/phonemic transcription of lexicon entries 
- Analyzing acoustic data to evaluate speech synthesis 
- 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: 

- Basic programming skills (Python or Java or similar) 
- Knowledge of Natural Language Processing 
- Knowledge of phonetics, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology and
lexicography including phonetic/phonemic transcriptions 
- Excellent oral and written communication skills 
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills 

Desired Skills: 

- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or Speech processing 
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools 
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate 
- Listening Skills 
- Fast and Accurate Keyboard Typing Skills 
- Editing, Grammar Check and Proofing Skills 
- Research Skills



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: 1730.victoria at adecco.co.uk 
Contact Information:
	Miss Hannah Morgan 
	Email: hannah.morgan at adecco.co.uk 
	Phone: 0207 340 8640 


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