LINGUIST List 26.501
Sat Jan 24 2015
Jobs: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Speech Data Evaluator, Adecco UK
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 22-Jan-2015
From: Hannah Morgan <hannah.morgan
adecco.co.uk>
Subject: Multiple Languages; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: 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; Phonology
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Finnish (fin) Greek, Modern (ell) Description:
*This position has been filled.
Speech Data Evaluator - Australian English/Finnish/Greek
Duration: 6-11 Months
Location: London
15.40/Hr (to be confirmed)
As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of one of the above 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 this internet corporation’s speech synthesis.
Responsibilities will include;
- Classifying and annotating linguistic data
- Audio evaluation
- Labelling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using in-house tools
Requirements:
- Native-level speaker of one of the above langauges (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
Application Deadline: This position has been filled.
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
Contact Information:
Email: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
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