Convocante: 
Pygmalion
Tipo de convocatoria: 
Ofertas de empleo
Materias de especialidad: 
Fecha límite de solicitud: 
Lunes, 1 agosto, 2016
Descripción: 

The role of the Junior Linguist is to annotate and review linguistic data in Spanish (Mexico). The Junior Linguist will also contribute to a number of other tasks to improve natural language processing.


The tasks include:


- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data

- Labeling text with semantic, syntactic and morphological features

- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines

- Evaluating current system outputs

- Deriving NLP data for new and on-going projects


Minimum Requirements:


- Native speaker of Spanish (Mexico) and fluent in English

- Experience in annotation work

- Knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Attention to detail and good organizational skills


Desired Skills:


- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics

- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; learn in-house tools

- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate


Project duration:


6-9 months (with potential for extension).


This is not a permanent position but a full-time contract position.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Junior Linguist [Spanish(Mexico)]" in the subject line.


Correo electrónico: 
16/06/2016 Convocatorias y empleo