18 February: fyi -- phonetics, OR

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Seeking part-time Linguist consultant for data collection project(s). Must
be business oriented, responsible, organized, capable of developing and
working within schedules, and an independent worker. Must also be a fast
learner with interest in phonetics, phonology and technical concepts, and
have keen attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities
- Work with speech technologists to define and write specifications for
data collection protocols
- Recruit participants and organizations for domestic and international
recording sessions
- Ensure that environment and set up are ideal for producing quality
recordings.
- Record participants using set protocols
- Review and prepare recordings and transcripts for acoustic model training

Requirements
- Fluency in at least one foreign language
- Excellent understanding of phonological and phonetic concepts
- Ability to transcribe in IPA
- Computer literate (windows, DOS) and experience with MS Office applications
- Ability to work independently
- B.A. / B.S. in Linguistics

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to the email address below.

PhDs need not apply. This is a contract position. Some on-site work will
be required.

Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2010

Email Address for Applications: jobs@sensoryinc.com
Contact Information:
Alexis Grant
Email: jobs@sensoryinc.com

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