LINGUIST List 22.238 Fri Jan 14 2011 Jobs: Perl Programming, Creative Lang Analysis: Descriptive Linguist Editor for this issue: Elyssa Winzeler <elyssalinguistlist.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.     Pence Emery , English & Descriptive Linguistics, Perl Programming, Creative Language Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Ling & Literature: Descriptive Linguist, Small Tech Firm Message 1: English & Descriptive Linguistics, Perl Programming, Creative Language Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Ling & Literature: Descriptive Linguist, Small Tech Firm Date: 04-Jan-2011 From: Pence Emery <pemery32yahoo.com> Subject: English & Descriptive Linguistics, Perl Programming, Creative Language Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Ling & Literature: Descriptive Linguist, Small Tech Firm E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Small Tech Firm Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute) Job Rank: Descriptive Linguist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Descriptive Linguistics, Language Engineering, Creative Language Analysis Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Descriptive Linguist Freelance, part-time position Perl programming skills required UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand natives/residents a big big plus Very strong descriptive linguistic capabilities a big big plus Knowledge of finance a big plus Lover of classic literature a plus Non-technical (as well as technical) publications a plus NLP-based firm seeks freelance linguistic analysts with perl programming skills, to work entirely from home, on a roughly half-time basis. Competitive pay. Must be both strong and experienced in practical linguistic analysis. No use of linguistic theory, phonology, or discourse analysis involved. However, a professional understanding and sensitivity to actual language use and description is expected for the position. Candidates asked to take at-home tests as proof of abilities. Must be native speaker of English. Candidate does not absolutely need to be a degreed linguist, much less a PhD. Ideal person for this job 'basically old-fashioned' BUT with at least decent perl programming abilities. Candidate might be considered 'old-fashioned' because they are more interested and involved in appreciating, producing, and describing English at what might be called a 'pre-theoretic' level, than in constructing or applying linguistic theory. For instance, candidate is the kind of person who reads literature in his or her spare time; who is capable of writing, and perhaps has written, for publication in a non-specialist context; and who cherishes the nuances of verbal expression. So (s)he is almost more a 'literary type' than a linguist under the current understanding of the latter term. But that is not quite all there is to the candidate: (s)he is also able to code, at least fairly well (though brilliantly would be fine as well :>), in perl. This is what saves the candidate from being thoroughly old-fashioned. In order to protect our products, we have asked LINGUIST not to release our company name at this time. However, interested applicants may inquire about the position by writing to the email address below. Application Deadline: 07-Jul-2011 Email Address for Applications: pemery32yahoo.com Contact Information: Pence Emery Email: pemery32yahoo.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 14-Jan-2011       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.