29.3893, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH

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Subject: 29.3893, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH

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Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:23:14
From: Peggy Völker [peggy.voelker at adecco.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

 
University or Organization: Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH 
Job Location: Hamburg, Germany 
Web Address: https://www.adecco.de/
Job Title: Linguist (m/f/*) for African English Variants
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics 


Description:

For a project at an international search engine company, we are looking for a
Linguist (m/f/*) for African English Variants 

Your responsibilities:
As a Linguist, you will be annotating and evaluating linguistic data in
language variants including but not limited to Nigerian and Ghanaian English.
You will also contribute to a number of other tasks dealing with natural
language processing.

These 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
- Creating guidelines for semantic, syntactic and morphological projects
- Providing expertise on pronunciation and phonotactics 
- Consulting with researchers and engineers on the development of linguistic
databases
- Monitoring and controlling quality of data annotated by the team

Your profile:
- Native-level speaker of a West African English variant, or native-level
speaker of at least one West African language and fluent in English 
- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Experience in annotation work
- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology and/or lexicography 
- 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
- You have a valid work permit for Germany

Your perspectives:
- Exciting and varied work as part of a team of linguists who are sitting
directly at the client's side and working together on different projects
- In addition, Adecco will support your onboarding with our professional and
experienced team
- 30 holidays per calendar year 
- You’ll be offered a discounted HVV-ProfiCard (Hamburg public transportation)
- You can also take advantage of our individualized training programs through
our internal training system CareerUp

To Apply:
Please send a CV or resume to the application email provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: peggy.voelker at adecco.de 
Contact Information:
	Peggy Völker 
	Email: peggy.voelker at adecco.de 
	Phone: +49 40 333 199 27 


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