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Wed Mar 10 2004

Jobs: Acoustic Modeling: Internship, Motorola

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  • greg.kozlowski, Korean, Japanese, & Acoustic Modeling: Internship, Motorola

    Message 1: Korean, Japanese, & Acoustic Modeling: Internship, Motorola

     Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 12:37:38 -0500 (EST)
    From: greg.kozlowski <greg.kozlowskimotorola.com>
    Subject: Korean, Japanese, & Acoustic Modeling: Internship, Motorola




    University or Organization: Motorola Department: CHIR Multilingual Acoustic Modeling team Rank of Job: Staffing Account Manager Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Text/Corpus Linguistics Required Language(s): Korean (Code = KKN)

    Description:

    Summer Internship

    Department Description In working with the CHIR Multilingual Acoustic Modeling team, you are expected to learn the fundamental linguistic role in building an automatic speech recognition system. Whenever possible, you will be given opportunities to get hands-on experience with data processing, data screening, lexicon development, and verification to increase your learning experience.

    Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations Assist engineering scientists in processing Japanese and Korean speech data, preparing Japanese and Korean pronunciation dictionaries, preparing and cleaning transcriptions. Provide expertise in our effort to incorporate Japanese and Korean phonemes into our existing multilingual pronunciation inventory.

    Specific Knowledge/Skills Must be fluent in Japanese and Korean. Possess fundamental linguistic knowledge (a senior undergraduate student in a university linguistics or equivalent program is desired). Be able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Must possess the ability to work well in a team environment. Fast at learning to use new software tools. Some computer skills (using Linux/Unix; programming skills such as Perl) are a plus.

    How to Apply All qualified interested students should register at www.motorolacareers.com and email their resume directly to: Greg Kozlowski, Motorola Staffing Account Manager at greg.kozlowskimotorola.com with a subject line of "REQ 8916". Due to the anticipated volume, only those candidates selected will be contacted further regarding the position. Thank you in advance for your understanding, your consideration, and your interest in Motorola.

    Motorola is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Stafing Account Manager Greg Kozlowski 1303 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg, 60196 US Minor Outlying Islands

    Applications are due by 19-Mar-2004

    Contact Information: Greg Kozlowski Email: greg.kozlowskimotorola.com Website: http://motorolacareers.com/frames.cfm?cntry=USA&lang=eng

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