As a Junior Linguist, you will be reviewing and annotating linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve Google’s natural language processing.
This includes:
1. Reviewing and annotating linguistic data
2. Labeling text for semantic, syntactic and morphological characteristics
3. Annotating lexicon entries according to guidelines
4. Deriving NLP data for new and ongoing projects
Company:
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Qualifications:
1. Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts; should have an interest in natural language processing
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools and should have an interest in linguistics and linguistic resources)
4. Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Educational level: Degree in Linguistics or Computational Linguistics with knowledge of semantics, syntax, morphology or lexicography.
Language requirements:
Native-level speaker of Brazilian Portuguese and fluent in English.
Specific requirements:
Project duration: 9 months (with potential for extension). This is not a permanent position but a contract position.
Location: The location could be any of the following: Brazil, Zurich, Dublin, London, Portugal, New York City or Mountain View.
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