Junior Linguist: Russian Language
Job title: Junior Linguist (multiple positions)
Job description:
As a Junior Linguist and a native-level speaker of Russian, you will be part of a team based in an office location in New York City, processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Russian linguistic data bases.
This includes:
annotating and classifying linguistic data labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using in-house tools
Job requirements:
- native-level speaker of Russian (with standard dialect) and fluent in English computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools)
- attention to detail
- good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the target language passion for language and a keen interest in technology good organizational skills a degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching, translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar
Project duration: 6-9 months (with potential for extension).
This is a temporary position working though a staffing agency and no visa sponsorship or relocation package is offered.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to
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