LINGUIST List 26.4904
Wed Nov 04 2015
Jobs: Hindi; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager, Google Inc.
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 04-Nov-2015
From: Kohei Saito <AdvancedLinguistics
gmail.com>
Subject: Hindi; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager, Google Inc., Bangalore, India
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Department: Natural Language Understanding
Job Location: Bangalore, India
Job Title: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager [Hindi]
Job Rank: Analytic Linguistic Project Manager; Manager
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax
Required Language(s):
Hindi (hin) Description:
The role of the Linguistic Project Manager is to consult with Natural Language Understanding Researchers on creating guidelines and setting standards for a variety of NLP projects, as well as to lead and manage the work of a team of junior linguists to achieve high quality data output.
This includes:
- Reviewing and annotating linguistic data
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects
- Training, managing, and overseeing the work of a team of junior linguists
- Creating guidelines for semantic, syntactic and morphological projects
- Consulting with researchers and engineers on the development of linguistic databases
- Identifying and assigning required tasks for a project
- Tracking and reporting the team's progress
- Monitoring and controlling quality of the data annotated by the team
- Providing linguistic/operational guidance and support to the team
- Delivering final output
Minimum Requirements:
- Native speaker of Hindi and fluent in English.
- Master's degree or higher in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics, with experience specializing in semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Previous project management and people management experience.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; should have an interest in natural language processing.
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools and should have an interest in linguistics and linguistic resources)
Project duration: 6-24 months (with potential for extension)
This is not a permanent position but a full-time contract position.
For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Analytic Linguistic Project Manager [Hindi]" in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 04-May-2016 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: AdvancedLinguistics
gmail.com
Contact Information:
Kohei Saito
Email: AdvancedLinguistics
gmail.com
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