LINGUIST List 26.83
Wed Jan 07 2015
Jobs: English; Semantics; Syntax: Linguistic Data Evaluator, Google
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 06-Jan-2015
From: Amanda Morris <researchlinguists
gmail.com>
Subject: English; Semantics; Syntax: Linguistic Data Evaluator, Google, California, USA
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Job Location: California, USA
Job Title: Linguistic Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Linguistic Data Evaluator; Other
Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Description:
**This position has been filled.
As part of a team of linguists based in Mountain View, you will provide high-quality annotations on natural language text, in support of a growing Natural Language Understanding research project.
Tasks may include:
- Creating phrase structure trees
- Part-of-speech tagging
- Semantic argument analysis
- Work with ontologies
- Error analysis for various NLP systems
- Writing and updating guidelines for annotation tasks
Requirements:
Undergraduate or graduate linguistics degree or related work experience. Native-level speaker of English with excellent written communication skills. Sharp eye for linguistic patterns and anomalies. Quick learner, eager to tackle new problems, learn new technical skills, and able to work well in a fast-moving environment as part of a team and as an individual contributor. Able to multitask effectively, flexible to changing priorities.
Desirable but not required:
Proficiency in languages other than English. Familiarity with semantic ontologies. Familiarity with web technologies, and comfort with multiple computing platforms (Unix, Windows, Mac), office applications (spreadsheets, presentation software, etc.), and programming or scripting languages (e.g. C++, Python).
Project duration:
12 months. This is a fixed-term contract, not a permanent position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Linguistic Data Evaluator" in the subject line. There are multiple positions available.
Application Deadline: This position has been filled.
Email Address for Applications: researchlinguists
gmail.com
Contact Information:
Amanda Morris
Email: researchlinguists
gmail.com
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