LINGUIST List 22.4652 Mon Nov 21 2011 Internships: Comp Ling, NLP: Intern, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. To submit an internship, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/internship Directory         1.     Colin Laird , Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing: Intern, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland Message 1: Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing: Intern, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland Date: 21-Nov-2011 From: Colin Laird <colinlamicrosoft.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing: Intern, Microsoft, Dublin, Ireland E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Microsoft Department: Language Technology Team Web Address: http://www.microsoft.com/en/ie/default.aspx Type of Work: Nlp Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics Voluntary Internship Location: Dublin, Ireland Minimum Education Level: No Minimum Special Qualifications: 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. To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter to the application email address below. 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 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Contact Information: Colin Laird Email: internjbmicrosoft.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-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.