LINGUIST List 27.2333
Tue May 24 2016
Jobs: Russian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Adecco UK
Editor for this issue: Amanda Foster <amandalinguistlist.org>
Date: 24-May-2016
From: Stephanie Wilson-Pink <steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk>
Subject: Russian; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax: Junior Linguist, Adecco UK, London, United Kingdom
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Job Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Title: Junior Linguist - Russian
Job Rank: Junior Linguist - Russian; Other
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax
Required Language(s):
Russian (rus) Description:
Project Duration: 6 months
Pay rate: 13.65/Hr GBP (before tax) TO BE CONFIRMED
Hours: 40 per week
As a Junior Linguist, you will be annotating and reviewing linguistic data in Russian. You will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve natural language processing.
Tasks include:
- Reviewing and annotating linguistic data
- Labelling text for semantic, syntactic and morphological characteristics
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects
Job requirements:
- Native-level speaker of Russian and fluent in English
- Degree in Theoretical or Computational Linguistics, with good understanding of core concepts in linguistics theory and knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology and/or lexicography
- Experience in annotation work
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Should have an interest in natural language processing, linguistics, linguistic resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
**Translation/interpretation experience alone is not sufficient or of particular relevance to this role.**
Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
Contact Information:
Miss Stephanie Wilson-Pink
Email: steph.wilson-pink
adecco.co.uk
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