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A Language Researcher studies languages to understand their structure, usage, and evolution. They may work in linguistics, artificial intelligence, translation, or language education, analyzing data and developing language models. Their work often involves researching phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. Language Researchers are commonly employed by universities, tech companies, and research institutions to improve language processing systems and communication tools.

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Language Researchers

JTG

Hyattsville, MD • On-site

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Job description

Language Researchers
JTG is currently seeking Language Researchers in the following areas of research involving less commonly taught languages:

Somali

Middle Eastern and African varieties of Arabic

Amharic

North African varieties of French

Farsi

Pashto

Kurdish (all varieties)
 

General linguistic and lexicographic description

The ideal candidate must be capable of developing or assisting in the development of linguistics products such as bilingual dictionaries and glossaries; annotated readers at ILR levels 2-4; grammars; text books; hand books; phrase books; and word lists. Additionally, the researcher will provide grammatical descriptions of languages which are undocumented or poorly documented.

Location: Hyattsville, MD
Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Highly proficient skills in language of interest
  • Five years’ experience in applied linguistic research
  • Ability to work independently as a developer and author of linguistics products

Preferred qualifications

  • Graduate degree in linguistics or related field
  • Authorship of published reference or training materials in target language, linguistics, or related area studies
  • Ten years’ experience in applied linguistic research
  • Native skills in language of interest

The position reports to the Director of Language Research
Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Compony that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer  
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About JTG

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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