LINGUIST List 22.4611 Fri Nov 18 2011 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Internship, Microsoft Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Colin Laird , Computational Linguistics: Internship, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Internship, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland Date: 16-Nov-2011 From: Colin Laird <internjbmicrosoft.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Internship, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Microsoft Department: Language Technology Team Job Location: Dublin, Ireland Web Address: http://www.microsoft.com/en/ie/default.aspx Job Rank: Internship Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: Would you like the opportunity to contribute to Microsoft Natural Language technology development? Are you interested in Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics? Do you know what an agglutinative language is and how it differs from other languages? If so, we might just have the position for you. The Language Technology Team (LTT) is a member of Information Worker division of Microsoft responsible for providing Proofing Tools to several Microsoft applications including Microsoft Office. Our team is looking for a person that will help to evaluate the specifications of proofing tools, conduct linguistic tests on newly created proofing tools and support vendors creating these tools. If you have a passion for language and technology, this is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in the world of computational linguistics. We also have a position available in Office Online focused on language technology integration in the global content delivery and translation process. Here we look at machine translation & post-editing, multilingual search, controlled language and translation memory. Responsibilities: - Review Linguistic documents\specifications for Spellers, Grammar Checkers, Thesauri and Hyphenators - Work alongside linguistic vendors and Natural Language Group in US to determine the quality of the Proofing Tools - Support vendors with linguistic issues/linguistic tool support and drive issues to resolution - Look to improve linguistic processes within the project - Work on Machine translation, translation memory and controlled language integration, validation and testing - Conduct research and pilots into novel uses of language technology in translation and develop prototype tools and solutions Requirements: - Current student of linguistics, computational linguistics or computer science which includes natural language processing - Good communication skills are a must, both written and verbal - Good programming skills. Some knowledge of any of the following languages: C#, Java, Visual Basic.Net or C++ - Fluency of a foreign language would be advantageous but not essential Note: This position is open for European Union Citizens undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students that have the ability to take a break in their studies. The standard duration is 12 months but shorter time periods can also be considered. You must be returning to full-time study after the completion of the internship, the position is not open to applicants who have already completed their degree, or will do so before the start of the internship. To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter to the application email address below. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: internjbmicrosoft.com Contact Information: Colin Laird Email: internjbmicrosoft.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-Nov-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.