30.3388, Internships: General Linguistics: Internships at Language Science Press

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Subject: 30.3388, Internships: General Linguistics: Internships at Language Science Press

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Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:12:10
From: Sebastian Nordhoff [sebastian.nordhoff at langsci-press.org]
Subject: General Linguistics: Internships at Language Science Press, Berlin, Germany

 University or Organization: Language Science Press
Web Address: http://www.langsci-press.org

Type of Work: Book Production

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics

Duration: 02-Jan-2020 to 31-Mar-2020
Compensation: Paid 1600 EUR/month gross
Internship Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Minimum Education Level: BA
Special Qualifications: <br>
Prospective applicants must have:
- a strong commitment towards openness in science
- a good knowledge of linguistics as a science, including acquaintance with different subfields and different languages.
- good knowledge of computers, preferably involving the command line.
- good command of English.
- some experience with the structure of scientific papers and books.
- some familiarity with either HTML/XML or TeX.

You get bonus points for:
- good knowledge of LaTeX
- knowledge of versioning systems such as git
- background in software development
- background in scientific publication as either an author, an editor, a manager or a librarian
- background in graphic design
- prior involvement with Language Science Press as a community effort (e.g. community proofreading)

Description:
The main tasks will be the assistance in the book production process (typesetting of linguistic examples, 
tables, trees, diagrams, maps; cover creation; facilitation of community proofreading; metadata creation; 
catalogue housekeeping). Additional tasks involve proofreading of texts, testing of user interfaces and 
creation of manuals and guidelines. The precise nature of the tasks will be decided together with the 
successful applicants.


Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2019

Contact Information:
	Dr Sebastian Nordhoff 
	Email: sebastian.nordhoff at langsci-press.org



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