LINGUIST List 22.1474: Japanese & Comp Ling: Computational Linguist, Butler Hill Group

LINGUIST List 22.1474
Wed Mar 30 2011 Jobs: Japanese & Comp Ling: Computational Linguist, Butler Hill Group Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org>
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Directory 1. Azizah Mathly , Japanese & Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Butler Hill Group, Massachusetts, USA Message 1: Japanese & Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Butler Hill Group, Massachusetts, USA
Date: 28-Mar-2011 From: Azizah Mathly <amathlybutlerhill.com> Subject: Japanese & Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Butler Hill Group, Massachusetts, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Butler Hill Group Department: linguistics Job Location: Massachusetts, USA Web Address: http://www.butlerhill.com Job Rank: Computational Linguist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn) Description: A text analysis team focusing on Information Extraction technologies seeks a Computational Linguist for a nine month contract position to enhance a Japanese language module to process unstructured text. This person will enhance the Japanese language module component in a linguistic foundation application and an entity and fact extraction solution. The focus will be on the creation, maintenance and augmentation of machine-readable dictionaries, grammar rules and parsing algorithms. Effective linguists will know how to use finite-state technology to code grammatical patterns and be able to use a data manipulation language such as Perl or Python. Primary Duties: -Builds, Tests and Enhances the Japanese language module -An in-depth understand of the algorithms -Meets product roadmap requirements -Participates in formal inspections -Contributes to the team with positive ideas in design discussions -Provides support, consultation and training to other areas of the company Required Skills: -B.A. in Computational Linguistics or equivalent -Native or near-native knowledge of written Japanese -Fluent in English -Strong background in syntax and morphology -Proficiency in at least one data manipulation language (Perl preferred) -Familiarity with modern quantitative techniques in NLP Additional Information: Projects require excellent English reading, writing and communication skills. Strong computer skills in a Windows environment and greater than average comfort with software and technology are expected. US residents must have US work authorization (US citizen or permanent resident). Unfortunately, Butler Hill Group cannot sponsor employment visas at this time. You will be required to sign a legally binding non-disclosure agreement at the time of contract negotiation. This is a full-time contract position. Compensation: We offer a competitive, hourly pay rate DOE (to be paid as 1099 self-employment income). Please apply online: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=166 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=166 Contact Information: Azizah Mathly Email: amathlybutlerhill.com This Year the LINGUIST List hopes to raise $67,000. This money will go to help keep the List running by supporting all of our Student Editors for the coming year. See below for donation instructions, and don't forget to check out Fund Drive 2011 site! http://linguistlist.org/fund-drive/2011/ There are many ways to donate to LINGUIST! You can donate right now using our secure credit card form at https://linguistlist.org/donation/donate/donate1.cfm Alternatively you can also pledge right now and pay later. To do so, go to: https://linguistlist.org/donation/pledge/pledge1.cfm For all information on donating and pledging, including information on how to donate by check, money order, or wire transfer, please visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation/ The LINGUIST List is under the umbrella of Eastern Michigan University and as such can receive donations through the EMU Foundation, which is a registered 501(c) Non Profit organization. Our Federal Tax number is 38-6005986. These donations can be offset against your federal and sometimes your state tax return (U.S. tax payers only). For more information visit the IRS Web-Site, or contact your financial advisor. Many companies also offer a gift matching program, such that they will match any gift you make to a non-profit organization. Normally this entails your contacting your human resources department and sending us a form that the EMU Foundation fills in and returns to your employer. This is generally a simple administrative procedure that doubles the value of your gift to LINGUIST, without costing you an extra penny. Please take a moment to check if your company operates such a program. Thank you very much for your support of LINGUIST! Read more issues\|LINGUIST home page\|Top of issue

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