About this role
Start : April – June 2019
Job Description
The role of the Associate Linguist is to provide linguistic expertise for developing NLP tools for the target languages. You will work on several tasks to improve natural language processing:
Developing grammars for Natural Language Understanding
Creating templates for Natural Language Generation
Evaluating current system outputs
Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
Company:
Lionbridge
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or equivalent work experience
Good knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology and lexicography of the target language
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts, learn in-house tools
Ability to work independently with confidence and little oversight
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Full-time availability for working on-site in London
Desired Skills
Keen interest in technology and computer-literacy
Experience using NLP tools and concepts
Experience in annotation work
Language requirements:
Fluency in one of the target languages – Polish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Russianor Portuguese (PT/BR)
Specific requirements:
Eligibility to work in the UK
Educational level:
Diploma