9 October: fyi -- computational linguistics, CA
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Accelovation seeks a detail-oriented English linguist to work both as
a knowledge engineer in constructing, annotating and maintaining
development, and testing corpora as well as in helping to maintain
linguistic resources such as lexicons and rules. The successful
candidate will divide their time between development, data quality and
coordinating a part-time team of annotators.
Accelovation is a venture funded startup that helps leading innovators
in the Fortune 1000 scour the Internet and other electronic
information for market insights - key facts about market needs, new
technologies and trends needed to drive innovation results. Our
customers include a number of well known companies in the Chemicals,
Consumer Packaged Goods and Foods industries, among others.
This position offers opportunities for career growth in linguistics,
quality assurance and/or development. It also features the benefits of
working for a startup company, including rapid change, team-work
environment, and stock options.
Qualifications:
-Linguistics degree (Master preferred)
-Work experiences in industry (intern experiences also count)
-NLP experience a plus
-QA experience a plus
-Outstanding communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
-Passion for linguistics and innovation
-Resourceful, flexible, and aggressive about learning new things
-Track record of meeting deadlines
-Aspires to the highest levels of integrity
US work authorization required.
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to the email
address, below.
Contact Information
Hiring Manager
http://www.accelovation.com
Email: linguist@accelovation.com
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
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