LINGUIST List 13.2460

Fri Sep 27 2002

Jobs: Comp Ling, Spanish, Researcher, Brazil

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  • mmodesto, Spanish, Computational Ling: Researcher at Genius, AM, Brazil

    Message 1: Spanish, Computational Ling: Researcher at Genius, AM, Brazil

     Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 09:15:32 +0000
    From: mmodesto <mmodestogenius.org.br>
    Subject: Spanish, Computational Ling: Researcher at Genius, AM, Brazil


    University or Organization: Genius Institute of Technology Rank of Job: Researcher Specialty Areas Required: Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics, Required Language(s): Spanish (SPN)

    Description:

    Genius is a world-class Technology institute working with digital data storage, audio and video compression, signal digitization and processing, digital, analog and power eletronics, microeletronics, automatic speech recognition and, in the near future, speech synthesis. We are currently looking for a dynamic, flexible, proactive Linguistic Researcher for Latin American Spanish to join our team at our offices in Manaus, Brazil.

    ROLE: The position would involve working within the linguistic group, developing linguistic solutions for speech technology applications.

    The following qualifications are REQUIRED:

    - First degree or higher in linguistics, computational linguistics, or equivalent - Native Spanish speaker (preferably Latin American) - Sound knowledge in phonology, phonetics, and dialectology/regional variation of Latin American Spanish - Team player, but able to successfully work independently - Strong communication skills - Knowledge of standard computer applications - Willingness to relocate to Manaus

    Experience in any of the following would be an ASSET:

    - Proficiency in English and/or Portuguese - Speech technology esp. automatic speech recognition, text-to-speech, text normalization, parsing, etc. - Computer programming and/or scripting languages esp. C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, and AWK - Operating systems such as Windows and Unix/Linux - Any other experience with Computational linguistics

    We offer an exciting, stimulating work environment with flexible hours, good benefits and a casual dress code. For more information on the Institute, please visit our website at: http://www.genius.org.br

    The position is scheduled to open on November 1st, 2002 and review of applications starts immediately.

    Please submit your CV and cover letter by e-mail to: Marcello Modesto, Ph.D. (mmodestogenius.org.br) and Ana Bittencourt (abittencourtgenius.org.br)

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr. Marcello Modesto Genius Institute of Technology Av. A�a� 875 Bloco E Distrito Industrial Manaus, AM 69075-904 Brazil Position is open until filled.

    Contact Information: Ms. Ana Bittencourt. Email: abittencourtgenius.org.br Tel: 55 92 614-6642 Website: http://www.genius.org.br