34.2487, Internships: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, General Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Paid Internship working with the Applied Science team as a Search Specialist, ProSearch

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LINGUIST List: Vol-34-2487. Tue Aug 15 2023. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 34.2487, Internships: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, General Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Paid Internship working with the Applied Science team as a Search Specialist, ProSearch

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Date: 12-Aug-2023
From: Katy Goddard [katy.goddard at prosearch.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, General Linguistics, Psycholinguistics: Paid Internship working with the Applied Science team as a Search Specialist, ProSearch

University or Organization: ProSearch
Department: Applied Science
Web Address: https://www.prosearch.com
Type of Work: 8
Linguistic Field(s): Cognitive Science
                     Computational Linguistics
                     Discourse Analysis
                     General Linguistics
                     Psycholinguistics
Duration: 01-Sep-2023 to 31-Dec-2023
Voluntary
Internship Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Minimum Education Level: 1
Special Qualifications: Open to candidates with Bachelors, Masters,
and Ph.D.'s in an analytical field (e.g. Linguistics, Library and
Information Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Language
Technology, Statistics, Mathematics).

Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW: Search specialists in the Linguistics, Analytics,
and Data Science group at ProSearch discover information hidden in
vast amounts of text data to support the custom search, technology
assisted review (TAR), and information retrieval needs of our clients.
A Search Specialist is responsible for aligning the search results
from different tools and helping deliver work products that meet the
clients’ review goals. Additionally, Search Specialists work closely
with Data Analysts in providing search support and implementing
machine learning programs as part of our current information retrieval
workflow.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 - Understand document review goals and project constraints.
 - Understand and document the use of common search engines for
discovery (for both in-house and third-party tools).
 - Develop business processes and documentation to support review
goals when multiple search engines are involved.
 - Assist Data Scientists in building test datasets.
 - Work closely with Data Scientists to refine annotation guidelines,
design quality control methodology, and contribute to workflow
improvements.
 - Propose and run research experiments around linguistic phenomena.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 - Eligibility to work in the United States.
 - Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field (e.g., Linguistics,
Library and Information Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human
Language Technology, Statistics, Mathematics).
 - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 - Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and
revisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 - Experience with large datasets and/or working in a laboratory
setting.
 - Familiarity with programming languages.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 - Repetitive movement of hands and fingers-typing and/or writing.
 - Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a
computer terminal, extensive reading.
 - Occasional standing and walking.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list
and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to
time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business
demands.

$25.00 - $35.00/hour based on certifications/ experience/ background
3 months with the potential to extend to 6 months

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Application Instructions:
Please submit resume and (optional) cover letter to the email address
of the contact listed below.

Contact Information:
        Miss Katy Goddard
        Email: katy.goddard at prosearch.com
        Phone: +1 (213) 220-8053

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