LINGUIST List 26.2581
Thu May 21 2015
Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 21-May-2015
From: Fadila Kara <fadila.kara.adecco
gmail.com>
Subject: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK, London, United Kingdom
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Job Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Other; Speech Data Evaluator
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Slovak (slk) Description:
Speech Data Evaluator
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6-11 months (with potential for extension)
Pay rate: 15.40/Hr GBP (PAYE)
**This is not a permanent position but a contract position through an employment agency.
As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of one of the target languages, you will be part of a team processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech synthesis.
This includes:
- Classifying and annotating linguistic data
- Audio evaluation
- 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 South African English/Slovak (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
Adecco is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Deadline: 21-May-2016 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilson-pink
gmail.com
Contact Information:
Stephanie Wilson-Pink
Email: steph.wilson-pink
gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0)207 340 8640
Page Updated: 18-Aug-2015