LINGUIST List 22.2721 Fri Jul 01 2011 Jobs: General Ling; Phonetics/Phonology: Senior Linguist, Sensory, Inc. Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     HR Department , General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Senior Linguist, Sensory, Inc., OR, USA Message 1: General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Senior Linguist, Sensory, Inc., OR, USA Date: 29-Jun-2011 From: HR Department <jobssensoryinc.com> Subject: General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Senior Linguist, Sensory, Inc., OR, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Sensory, Inc. Job Location: Oregon, USA Web Address: http://www.sensoryinc.com Job Rank: Senior Linguist Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology Description: Seeking Linguist with interest in speech technology. Must be a fast learner with interest in phonetics, phonology and technical concepts. Must be capable of working in an interactive team while conducting self-directed work. Primary Responsibilities: - Develop, review, test and improve linguistic components of speech recognition and synthesis systems - Create text normalization, pronunciation and phonology models for new languages - Assist product developers in recognition parameter tuning and user interface design - Design data collection protocols - Work with other speech technologists in research and development of new solutions Qualifications: - 3-5 years total job experience with demonstrated interest in linguistics - Fluency in at least one foreign language - Excellent understanding of phonological and phonetic concepts - Ability to transcribe in IPA - Ability to interpret a spectrogram - Computer literate - B.A. / B.S. or higher degree in Linguistics Desired Skills: - Experience using tools such as Audition, Peak, Sound Forge, or Praat - Knowledge of WorldBet or SAMPA - Programming skills in a scripting language is a strong plus but not required To apply, please indicate the job code you are interested in and email your cover letter and resume in MS Word or ASCII text format to the email address below. (Senior Linguist Job Code: 11-01. See http://www.sensoryinc.com/company/employment.html for more information.) Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: jobssensoryinc.com Contact Information: HR Department Email: jobssensoryinc.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 01-Jul-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.