33.19, Jobs: English; German; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Linguistic Consultant - German, DeepZen

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Subject: 33.19, Jobs: English; German; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Linguistic Consultant - German, DeepZen

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Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:04:12
From: Spyridoula Papandreou [spyridoulap at deepzen.io]
Subject: English; German; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Linguistic Consultant - German, DeepZen, Remote

 
University or Organization: DeepZen 
Job Title: Linguistic Consultant - German
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      German (deu) 

Description:

Areas: Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Phonemic Transcription, Orthographic
Transcription 
 
Project Duration: Full-time for 3-month initial contract, with possibility of
extension.  
 
Required Languages: German, English 

Job Description: 
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge text-to-speech
synthesis (TTS) technology company. DeepZen is looking for remote freelance
Linguists (hourly rate) to be able to complete audio and phonemic
transcription for German, as well as to be involved in other speech linguistic
tasks.  

Location: Remote 
 
Duties Include: 
Your work will be focused on improving the lexicon and pronunciation of new
content within the TTS system. 
 - 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: 
 - Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in
English and German. 
 - Strong knowledge of German 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). 

Please apply via the email address listed below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: spyridoulap at deepzen.io 
Contact Information:
	Ms Spyridoula Papandreou 
	Email: spyridoulap at deepzen.io 


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