LINGUIST List 22.53 Wed Jan 05 2011 Jobs: Portuguese & Comp Ling, Syntax: Linguist, Butler Hill Group Editor for this issue: Erica Wicks <ericalinguistlist.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.     Azizah Mathly , Portuguese & Computational Linguistics, Syntax: Linguist, Butler Hill Group Message 1: Portuguese & Computational Linguistics, Syntax: Linguist, Butler Hill Group Date: 22-Dec-2010 From: Azizah Mathly <amathlybutlerhill.com> Subject: Portuguese & Computational Linguistics, Syntax: Linguist, Butler Hill Group E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Butler Hill Group Department: Linguistics Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute) Web Address: http://www.butlerhill.com Job Rank: Linguist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Syntax Required Language(s): Portuguese (por) Description: We are searching for a Brazilian Portuguese Linguist to document Brazilian Portuguese syntax rules that will be implemented by our client into their syntax parsing system, The contract is for up to 100 hours over a 4-5 week period starting early January 2011. The Linguist will provide documentation and consulting on syntax and other language-specific issues. Responsibilities - Producing theory-neutral documentation to describe constituent structure of the target language (e.g. VP, NP structure) - Working with the client's developers to ensure the rules can easily be implemented in the NLP system - Consulting with the client's developers during the development process Qualifications - Must be native or near native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese and have excellent written communication skills in English - Academic or professional background in linguistics, especially in syntax and grammar engineering - Ability to quickly understand new linguistic technologies and client/project needs - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail - MA degree or higher in Linguistics or related field from an accredited university preferred, or equivalent work experience To apply please visit the application URL below. Application Deadline: 03-Jan-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=100 Contact Information: Azizah Mathly Email: amathlybutlerhill.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 05-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.