Overview

The role of the Analytic Linguistic Project Manager is to consult with Natural Language Understanding Researchers on creating guidelines and setting standards for a variety of NLP projects as well as to manage the work of a team of junior linguists to achieve high quality data output.
This includes:

– Training, managing and overseeing the work of a team of junior linguists
– Creating guidelines for semantic, syntactic and morphological projects
– Evaluating and analyzing data quality
– Consulting with researchers and engineers on the development of linguistic databases

Company:

Appen

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
– Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; should have an interest in natural language processing
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– Good organizational skills
– Previous project management and people management experience
– Some programming language or previous experience working in a Linux environment are a plus
Language requirements: Native-level speaker of Brazilian Portuguese and fluent in English

Specific requirements: Project duration: 9-12 months (with potential for extension). This is not a permanent position but a contract position.
Educational level: Ph.D in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics with experience in semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography

Linguistic Field(s): Morphology, Semantics, Syntax, Lexicography, NLP

Specific requirements:

Project duration: 9-12 months (with potential for extension). This is not a permanent position but a contract position.

Educational level:

Ph. D.

How to apply:

Please mention NLP People as a source when applying

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with Analytical Linguistic Project Manager [Brazilian Portuguese] in the subject line. Please do not change the subject.

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About Appen

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