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Computational Linguist, On-Demand
- Job TypeFull Time Part Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- LocationLagos
- Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages
Department
Linguistics
Project
We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native speakers of 'subject language', for flexible or full-time home-based role.
The project is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop world-class linguistic software.
Project Information:
Location: Global
Linguistic skills should include grammar, syntax, morphology, computational.
The candidates should be familiar with linguistic tools, and language technology applications.
Tasks
Linguistics
Project
We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native speakers of 'subject language', for flexible or full-time home-based role.
The project is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop world-class linguistic software.
Project Information:
Location: Global
Linguistic skills should include grammar, syntax, morphology, computational.
The candidates should be familiar with linguistic tools, and language technology applications.
Tasks
- Development using Lexicon Creator: create template structure, populate templates, document templates, use functions.
- Grammar design (for grammar checker and other components): create high-level structure, such as level design and chunking approach. Give guidance to linguists working on complex implementation.
- Lead triage process, write specs, invokes project management best practices.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics
- Native speaker of one or more of the above languages
- High proficiency in English
- Excellent technical skills
- Linguistic skills should include morphology and syntax
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- capable of managing or performing computational linguistic work in several languages.
- An individual with a computational linguistics degree and proven experience (syntax, morphology, lexicography) on multiple languages.
- Must be capable of working across multiple languages, leveraging deep linguistic knowledge and computational experience with other languages.
- Please include with your application: your CV/resume; details of any language qualifications you hold; your availability
Linguist, On-Demand
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- LocationLagos
- Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages
Department
Linguistics
Project
We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native speakers of 'subject language', for flexible or full-time home-based role.
The project is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop world-class linguistic software.
Linguistic skills should include grammar, syntax, morphology, computational.
The candidates should be familiar with linguistic tools, and language technology applications.
Tasks
Linguistics
Project
We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists who are native speakers of 'subject language', for flexible or full-time home-based role.
The project is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop world-class linguistic software.
Linguistic skills should include grammar, syntax, morphology, computational.
The candidates should be familiar with linguistic tools, and language technology applications.
Tasks
- Development: Using Lexicon Creator: create template lexicon, correct errors and add words using template. Using Wordscape formalism (symbolic language and logical operations), write or edit rules for grammar and other purposes.
- Project Management: triage, spec writing and review, project scheduling.
- Test: test template lexicon, evaluate test results, open bugs. Evaluate spec, design and implementation of grammar rules; using logical operators and symbolic language, develop patterns for testing application of the rules.
- Documentation: Using strong English language skills, linguistic and technical expertise, document tools and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics (or higher)
- Native speaker of one or more of the above languages
- High proficiency in English
- Excellent technical skills
- Linguistic skills should include morphology and syntax
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- Aptitude for computational tasks, e.g., use concordance (linguistic) tools, and run command lines, write scripts, experience with advanced use of applications such as Excel macros, etc.
Please include with your application: your CV/resume; details of any language qualifications you hold; your availability
Method of Application
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