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PROLIM Global Corporation (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking a Linguist for Remote, United States.

Qualified candidates can directly send resumes to [email protected]

Job Description:

The main function of a Linguist is to determine speech data needs and setting strategic vision for data based model and product improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide linguistic expertise in the areas of phonetics, phonology, lexicography, dialectology, and NLP. Design and conduct experiments for evaluating transcription quality.
  • Develop manual and automated processes for multiple concurrent projects including ensuring high-quality label alignments, prosodic classification, POS identification and disambiguation, targeted modeling data, and user feedback.
  • Create and perfect text normalization and inverse text normalization processes.
  • Manage lexical and phrasal transcriptions and related metadata.
  • Analyze system metrics such as user opinion, lexicon transcription coverage, and POS tagger performance and remedy pain points.

Required Skills:

  • Phonetics and Phonology: Strong understanding of phonetics and phonology, with the ability to analyze speech data, design experiments, and develop manual and automated processes.
  • Transcription and Annotation Systems: Knowledge of transcription and annotation systems such as SAMPA, IPA, and ToBI, with experience managing lexical and phrasal transcriptions and related metadata.
  • Language Proficiency: Requires strong English language skills, with a focus on a European dialect.
  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL can be beneficial for a Linguist to automate processes, analyze data, and develop tools.
  • NLP Expertise: Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and techniques, with experience working on speech data-based model and product improvements
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze system metrics, identify pain points, and develop solutions to improve speech data quality and model performance
  • Data Visualization Skills: The ability to create visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js can help a Linguist to effectively communicate insights and findings to stakeholders.
  • Project Management Experience: Experience with project management methodologies and tools can be helpful for a Linguist to manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.

Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Linguistics (or related field)

Relevant certifications in linguistics, language technology, or a related field are a plus.

Apply online for immediate consideration, please send your updated resume, and contact info via email [email protected]

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.