LINGUIST List 8.1018

Sun Jul 6 1997

Jobs: A Linguistics Consulting Position

Editor for this issue: Brett Churchill <brettlinguistlist.org>

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1. Norval Smith, A Linguistics Consulting Assignment(correction)

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L&A is a computer consulting firm base in New York with clients in the Research
and Development field. We currently have a Linguistics opening for a Contract 
Employee for a minimum of 6 months (with possible multiple extensions) . 
The following is a description of the position.

Location: 	Weschester County, New York (35 miles north of New York City)

Duration: 	6 months (with possible multiple extensions) .

Salary:		Open

Job Description:

We are looking for a candidate with a degree in linguistics with particular 
focus on phonetics and phonology. US and Canadian diealectology and 
lexicography is a must. Ability to generate pronunciations for major European 
languages (French, German, Spanish and Italian) of words and names. 
Demonstrated ability to interact with researchers, academics, physicians, 
attorneys and other professionals on a peer basis. 

Several years experience in speech recognition/experience in text-to-speech 
and natural-language processing, preferably as evidenced by academic 
publications. 

Demonstrated ability to oversee and administer a project from initial planning 
to completion - independently 

Ability to travel approximately 15-25 weeks per year. 

Much preferred to have good communications skills in French (actually Canadian 
French is fine). 
							
			Edward Pellon
			Director of Personnel Services
			L&A

Tel.	914 967 9544
Fax.	914 967 3620
E-mail: pellonibm.net