9 May: fyi -- NLP manager, Moneterey
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Job Description: DLIFLC is searching for a center manager to support
speech technology projects. The center manager sets up a new office
and recording facilities at DLIFLC and manages all speech data
projects. The position requires a hands-on manager who will coordinate
projects, recruit contractors as needed, and act as a subject matter
expert for all aspects of speech technology projects. The center
manager will establish this new speech technology center as a data
resource for research and commercial speech developers. The center
manager will solicit input from user organizations and represent
DLIFLC at speech technology events. The position reports to the Vice
Chancellor, Language Science and Technology.
Job Duties:
- Set up data archiving center and recording facilities
- Assess data collection, transcription and annotation
- requirements with user organizations
- Negotiate user agreements
- Create and manage annual budget
- Recruit in-house support and contractors
- Define and project requirements
- Prepare and coordinate data collections
- Plan and manage all data production activities
- Direct transcription, translation and annotation activities
- Hire or contract functions as needed
- Create and maintain data archive for speech data
- Distribute resources to support research and development
Skills and Knowledge: The incumbent should be familiar with current
practices in speech technology development. Knowledge of transcription
protocols, annotation tools, distribution requirements, and data
collection projects is essential.
Education: Degree or research experience in Computational Linguistics
or General Linguistics
Work Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in speech technology
environment (academic, research or commercial), managing data
creation/annotation projects.
Starting Date: July 2003
Relocation: No relocation available
Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience and education
Contact:
Dr. Jurgen Sottung,
Language Science and Technology, DLIFLC,
Phone: 831-242-5388
E-mail: Jurgen.Sottung@Monterey.army.mil
Address for Applications:
Attn: Program Director Jurgen Sottung
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Presidio of Monterey
Monterey, CA 93944-5006
United States of America
Applications are due by 30-Jun-2003
Contact Information:
Program Director Jurgen Sottung
Email: jurgen.sottung@monterey.army.mil
Tel: 831-242-5388
Fax: 831-242-7962
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