31.68, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Rank Open, DeepZen

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Subject: 31.68, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Rank Open, DeepZen

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Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:16:43
From:  Leilani [leilanik at deepzen.io]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Rank Open, DeepZen, London, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: DeepZen 
Job Location: London, United Kingdom (Telecommute)
Web Address: http://deepzen.io/
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator (UK/USA)
Job Rank: Consultant; Other; Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator

Areas: Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Phonemic Transcription, Orthographic
Transcription

Project Duration: Full-time for 3 month initial contract, with possibility of
extension 

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge speech technology
company. Your work will be focused on helping improve the lexicon and
pronunciation of new content within the system.

Location: United Kingdom or US 

Duties Include:

- Phonemic transcription of lexicon entries.
- Classifying and annotating linguistic data.
- Evaluating performance of system and finding methodical ways of improving
pronunciations.
- Evaluating data quality. 

Requirements:

- Must be able to work in the UK or USA without sponsorship.
- Native-level speaker of American or British English (additional languages a
plus).
- Strong knowledge of English orthography and grammar.
- Experience in phonemic/phonetic transcription (from coursework or other).
- Detailed-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills.
- Obtained or actively pursuing a degree in a language-related field such as
linguistics or translation.
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (need to be able to use
in-house tools).



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: leilanik at deepzen.io 
Contact Information
	Leilani 
	Email: leilanik at deepzen.io 


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