Computational Linguist, On-Demand at Appen

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

• 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