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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Linguistic Analyst to join our team. As a Linguistic Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analyzing language data, supporting natural language processing (NLP) projects, and contributing to the development of language-based technologies. You will work closely with computational linguists, data scientists, and software engineers to ensure linguistic accuracy and enhance the performance of language models and applications.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in linguistics, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for language and technology. You should be comfortable working with large datasets, possess a keen eye for linguistic patterns, and be able to communicate your findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with annotation tools, scripting languages, and linguistic databases is highly desirable.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting linguistic analyses, creating and refining language resources, and evaluating the performance of language models. You will also contribute to the design of linguistic experiments, develop annotation guidelines, and ensure the quality and consistency of annotated data. Your work will directly impact the development of cutting-edge language technologies used in applications such as speech recognition, machine translation, sentiment analysis, and conversational AI.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your linguistic expertise in a dynamic and innovative environment. Whether you are passionate about syntax, semantics, phonetics, or pragmatics, your contributions will help shape the future of human-computer interaction and language understanding.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Analyze linguistic data to identify patterns and anomalies
- Develop and refine language resources such as lexicons and grammars
- Collaborate with NLP engineers and data scientists on language model development
- Create and maintain annotation guidelines for linguistic projects
- Evaluate and improve the performance of language processing tools
- Conduct quality assurance on annotated linguistic datasets
- Design and execute linguistic experiments
- Document linguistic findings and methodologies
- Support the development of multilingual language technologies
- Stay updated on linguistic research and NLP advancements
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Linguistics or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with linguistic annotation tools and methodologies
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Perl
- Knowledge of phonetics, syntax, semantics, and morphology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Experience with NLP tools and frameworks is a plus
- Multilingual proficiency is an advantage
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your academic background in linguistics?
- Can you describe your experience with linguistic annotation?
- Have you worked with any NLP tools or frameworks?
- How do you ensure the quality and consistency of linguistic data?
- What scripting languages are you proficient in?
- Describe a challenging linguistic analysis you’ve conducted.
- Do you have experience working with multilingual datasets?
- How do you stay current with developments in linguistics and NLP?
- What types of linguistic resources have you developed?
- Are you comfortable working in a cross-functional team?
