Job Announcement: Appen Butler Hill
Assamese; General Linguistics: Consultant, Appen Butler Hill
| Employer: |
Appen Butler Hill
http://www.appenbutlerhill.com |
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| Job Location: | ---------------- (Telecommute) | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Consultant |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
General Linguistics
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| Language Specialty: | Assamese | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.3502 | ||
| Date Posted: | 21-Aug-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Appen Butler Hill is currently looking for an Assamese Linguist for a part time linguistic project. The work will last approximately 4 months (with varied data flow), and is on a flexible basis, requiring approximately 10- 20 hours per week. This is a virtual position. The work will involve assisting in creating the Lexicon component of a Speech Database (SDB) in Assamese, as spoken in the state of Assam in India. A Lexicon is an electronic pronunciation dictionary (in text format) consisting of phonetic representations of all words transcribed from audio files in a SDB. The lexicons also include syllable boundaries, and usually include variant pronunciations, dialectal or regional variation, and additional labeling indicating ‘foreign word’, ‘proper name’, ‘acronym’, ‘homonym’, etc. The work will also involve assisting with resolution of any spelling standardization or dialectal variation issues in the language. The majority of the linguist’s time will be spent checking and correcting transcriptions of words in phonetic script. Training in Appen Butler Hill’s processes will be provided. Required Skills: - Background in linguistics, specifically in phonetics and phonology; - Native speaker of Assamese; - Completed or undertaking a degree in linguistics; - Basic computing skills and familiarity with spreadsheets. |
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| Application Deadline: |
01-Jan-2013
Open until filled |
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| Application URL: | http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=366 | ||
| Contact Information: |
Donald
Woodward
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