LINGUIST List 21.3681 Fri Sep 17 2010 Jobs: Various Langs, Various Fields: Linguist, Nuance Communications Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    lm linguistics, Japanese; Russian; Korean & Computational Linguistics, Lexicography, Text/corpus Linguistics: Linguist, Nuance Communications, Inc. Message 1: Japanese; Russian; Korean & Computational Linguistics, Lexicography, Text/corpus Linguistics: Linguist, Nuance Communications, Inc. Date: 16-Sep-2010 From: lm linguistics <lm.linguisticsnuance.com> Subject: Japanese; Russian; Korean & Computational Linguistics, Lexicography, Text/corpus Linguistics: Linguist, Nuance Communications, Inc. E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Nuance Communications, Inc. Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute) Web Address: http://www.nuance.com Job Rank: Linguist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)                             Korean (kor)                             Russian (rus) Description: Nuance Communications, Inc., a world-wide leader in speech technology, is seeking a part-time language consultant to enhance our language dictionaries in one of the above languages. All work will be done off-site (e.g. at your home). Responsibilities: - Evaluating and correcting dictionary entries - Identifying new entries for general and specialized dictionaries. - Writing phonetic transcriptions for new and existing entries. - Serving as language expert resource for engineers and researchers. Requirements: - Native fluency in Russian, Korean or Japanese - Completion or near-completion of undergraduate degree in linguistics. - Knowledge of International Phonetic Alphabet or SAMPA. - Ability to work independently. - Up-to-date computer, preferably Windows. - Home internet connection. - A high level of proficiency in English. Helpful Skills: - Expertise in medicine, law, or technology. - Knowledge of UNIX. - Ability to program in a scripting language. A minimum of 20 hours per week of work over a period of 6 months is needed for each language project. To apply, please submit your resume or CV and a brief statement describing your experience and abilities to the application email listed. We will consider only electronic submissions. No phone calls, please. Please list the language you are applying for in the subject line. Application Deadline: Sept 30, 2010 (Positions may be filled before that date if qualified applicants are found.) Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2010 Email Address for Applications: lm.linguisticsnuance.com Contact Information: lm linguistics Email: lm.linguisticsnuance.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-Sep-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.