LINGUIST List 26.497
Sat Jan 24 2015
Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 23-Jan-2015
From: Stephanie Wilson-Pink <steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk>
Subject: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK, London, United Kingdom
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Job Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Speech Data Evaluator; Other
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Required Language(s):
South African English (eng) Slovak (slk) Description:
Speech Data Evaluator - Slovak/South African English
Duration: 6-11 Months
Location: London
Pay rate TBC
This team is looking for a Speech Data Evaluator who can help with technical tasks involved in creating a speech synthesizer. This includes:
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing rules for a text normalization system
- Large scale data mining
- Customizing language building tools for several languages
- Text-to-Speech quality evaluation and testing
Requirements:
- Recent Computer Science graduate or closely related discipline
- Fluent speaker of English and one of the above languages
- Proficiency in Unix/Version Control System and a modern programming language (Python / C++ preferred)
- Ability to build and understand regular expressions
- Interest in data mining and Natural Language Processing are a plus
This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in a dynamic team of world-class experts.
Application Deadline: 22-Jan-2016 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
Contact Information:
Stephanie Wilson-Pink
Email: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
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