LINGUIST List 26.1939
Sat Apr 11 2015
Jobs: Ukrainian; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment Agency Contracting for Google
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 08-Apr-2015
From: Jonas Mortensen <DataOpsMan
gmail.com>
Subject: Ukrainian; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment Agency Contracting for Google, New York, USA
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Job Location: New York, USA
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator (Ukrainian)
Job Rank: Other; Speech Data Evaluator
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology
Required Language(s):
Ukrainian (ukr) Description:
Speech Data Evaluator
Job title: Speech Data Evaluator (Ukrainian)
Multiple positions available.
Job description:
As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of one of the target languages, you will be part of a team based in New York City, processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech synthesis and speech recognition in your own language.
This includes:
- Classifying and annotating linguistic data transcription
- Labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using in-house tools
Job requirements:
- Native-level speaker of one of the target languages (with good command of the standard dialect) and fluent in English
- Passion for language with good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the target language
- A degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching, translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools and should have an interest in current speech, mobile and online technology)
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Project duration: 6-11 months (with potential for extension)
**This is not a permanent position but a contract position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer.**
For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Speech Data Evaluator [Ukrainian]" in the subject line.
Contact information: Jonas Mortensen
Closing date: open until filled
Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: DataOpsMan
gmail.com
Contact Information:
Jonas Mortensen
Email: DataOpsMan
gmail.com
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