29.3580, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager, Pygmalion

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Subject: 29.3580, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager, Pygmalion

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Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:20:38
From: Vikki Ha [advancedlinguistics at gmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager, Pygmalion, Zurich, Switzerland

 
University or Organization: Pygmalion 
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland 
Job Title: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager
Job Rank: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Dialog; NLP


Description:

As a Project Manager, you will contribute to various tasks to develop and
improve natural language processing of dialog. This includes:
- Advising linguistic annotators on how to complete their work
- Refining guidelines for the annotation and analysis of dialog 
- Evaluating and analyzing data quality 
- Providing training, coordination, and oversight of annotators
- Training and/or evaluate NLP or dialogue systems, identify
errors/regressions and propose solutions
- Providing linguistic consultation on language specific NLP and/or dialogue
analysis/modelling

Job requirements:
- Fluent in English
- Master's Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics or related
disciplines or equivalent work experience
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in­house tools
- Keen interest in technology
- Keen interest in natural language processing, linguistics, and linguistic
resources
- Attention to detail, and good organizational and communication skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment and with scripting is a plus
- Experience in linguistic resources creation, guidelines preparation, dialog
annotation and evaluation is a plus

Project duration: 
Estimated at 12 months (with potential for extension). This is a fixed-term
contract, not a permanent position. The selected candidates are expected to
work 40 hours per week. Selected candidates will work onsite from the Zurich
office.

How to apply: 
For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(in PDF format) with "Linguistic Project Manager NLP Dialog" in the subject
line to the application email provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: advancedlinguistics at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Vikki Ha 
	Email: advancedlinguistics at gmail.com 


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