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Apex Informatics

Linguist III

... PhD in Linguistics or Romance languages, language technologies, computational linguistics, speech science, or related field • Experience in building semantic ontologies and semantic relation ...

Crystal Equation Corporation

Linguist III

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Masters or PhD in Linguistics, language technologies, computational linguistics, or related field * Experience with machine learning frameworks, NLP Libraries and Tools * 4-5 + Years of experience ...

Prolim Global

Facebook - Linguist III

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Master's or PhD in Linguistics, language technologies, computational linguistics, or related field * Experience with machine learning frameworks, NLP Libraries and Tools 2-3 Years of experience ...

TEKsystems

Phonetician

Menlo Park, CA · On-site +1

$40 - $45/hr

... Computational Linguistics, or Cognitive Science. Preferably holding a Masters or PHD 3. Collaborative, proactive, accountable, adaptable, resourceful, and results-driven attitude/mindset Strong Plus ...

University of Maryland

Assistant Professor

College Park, MD · On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

... computational linguistics. The expected teaching load is four courses per year (2-2). Applicants must have a PhD (Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or allied fields) or expect to have one before the ...

Umd

Assistant Professor

College Park, MD · On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

... computational linguistics. The expected teaching load is four courses per year (2-2). Applicants must have a PhD (Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or allied fields) or expect to have one before the ...

Alljoined

Computational Neuroscientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

About the Role As a Computational Neuroscientist , you will play a pivotal role in advancing our ... PhD/postdoc in neuroscience or a related field. * Extensive experience in designing and executing ...

Microsoft

Principal Applied Scientist - CoreAI

Redmond, WA · On-site

$220K - $331K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or related field AND 6+ years ... Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field. * 5+ years ...

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A Computational Linguistics PhD is a doctoral degree focused on the study and development of computer systems that can process and understand human language. This field combines linguistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence to create models and applications such as speech recognition, machine translation, and natural language processing. Earning a PhD in computational linguistics usually involves advanced coursework, research, and the completion of a dissertation that contributes new knowledge or technology to the field. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, technology companies, or research institutions.

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To thrive as a Computational Linguistics PhD, you need a strong background in linguistics, computer science, and advanced statistical or machine learning methods, typically supported by a doctoral degree in computational linguistics or a related field. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java, experience with NLP libraries (like NLTK or spaCy), and familiarity with deep learning frameworks are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration help individuals stand out in this field. These skills ensure the ability to design, implement, and communicate sophisticated language models and solutions for real-world language technology challenges.

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Linguist III

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Apex Informatics
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Job Details: Linguist III
Location: Remote
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
1 Native fluency in French/Italian
2 Experience with language annotation or other forms of data markup and tagging
3 Experience with programming and data analysis with languages and platforms such as Python and SQL with intermediate fluency.
Good to have skills:
Experience in building semantic ontologies, semantic relation frameworks, voice assistance or AI.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
advanced degree preferred" is good enough, which include both master and phd.
Disqualifiers - Years of experience: 2-4 years of experience.
Key performance measurements: Project completion and deliverables.
Degrees or certifications: Master's degree in general Linguistics or Linguistics with an emphasis on Romance languages, Computational Linguistics, Speech Science, or related field REQUIRED.
• Master's degree in general Linguistics or Linguistics with an emphasis on Romance languages, Computational Linguistics, Speech Science, or related field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in Linguistics, Language Technologies, or NLP
• Native fluency in Mexican Spanish
• Knowledge of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, and other areas of linguistics
• Experience with database queries and data analysis processes (i.e. SQL, spreadsheets, R, Unix, or others)
• Experience with language annotation or other forms of data markup and tagging
• Experience working with speech and text data in multiple languages
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
• PhD in Linguistics or Romance languages, language technologies, computational linguistics, speech science, or related field
• Experience in building semantic ontologies and semantic relation frameworks
• Experience with statistical language modeling
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

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