Job title: Junior Linguist [French] (multiple positions)

Linguistic field(s): Phonetics, Phonology

Job location: Remotely within France

Job description:

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

- Providing phonetic/phonemic transcription of lexicon entries
- Analyzing acoustic data to evaluate speech synthesis
- Annotating and reviewing linguistic data
- Assisting with voice talent casting
- Script proofreading and recording quality control
- Labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

- Native-level speaker of French (France) and fluent in English
- Extensive knowledge of phonetic/phonemic transcriptions and experience
  with annotation
- Basic knowledge of phonetics, phonology, morphology or lexicography
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Desired Skills:

- Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics or Phonetics
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and learn in-house tools
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate
- Ability to capture and interpret phonetic nuances through listening
- Fast and Accurate Keyboard Typing Skills
- Familiarity with prosodic analysis and annotation
- Editing, Grammar Check and Proofing Skills
- Research Skills

Project duration: Approximately 6 months starting as soon as possible

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

How to apply: For immediate consideration, please email your CV and
cover letter in English (in PDF format) with "Junior Linguist [French]"
in the subject line.

Email address for applications: advancedlinguistics@gmail.com

Contact information: Vikki Ha

Closing date: Open until filled