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Mohican Youth Academy

Language Teacher

Bowler, WI · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

This person will dedicate their working hours to learning language, history of the SM Community, creating resources, language research, and learning multiple methods of teaching. STANDARD ...

Mohican North Star

Language Teacher

Bowler, WI · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

This person will dedicate their working hours to learning language, history of the SM Community, creating resources, language research, and learning multiple methods of teaching. STANDARD ...

Hume AI

AI Researcher

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$180K - $350K/yr

Hume AI is seeking talented AI researchers interested in working with our team to build state-of-the-art speech-language models (SLMs). Our new SLM training method-reinforcement learning from human ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for language researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Language Researcher typically needs an advanced degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field, along with a solid grasp of research methodologies and data analysis. Familiarity with corpus analysis tools, statistical software, and sometimes programming languages such as Python or R is often required. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills help set top performers apart. These skills and qualifications enable Language Researchers to accurately analyze language data, produce meaningful insights, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

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Language Researchers often work on projects such as compiling and analyzing language corpora, designing linguistic experiments, or evaluating natural language processing systems. Daily tasks might include collecting and annotating language data, interpreting statistical results, and presenting research findings in reports or team meetings. Collaboration is common—they regularly work alongside computational linguists, software developers, or educators depending on the focus of the project. The work environment can vary from academic labs to technology firms, with opportunities for professional development as you take on more complex research, contribute to publications, or transition into leadership roles.

What is a Language Researcher job?

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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Foreign Language Research Analyst (Chinese- Part-time)

Foreign Language Research Analyst (Chinese- Part-time)

Riverside Research

Fairborn, OH

$20 - $30/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a Foreign Language Research Analyst Part - Time Chinese to work in Dayton, OH. Our Foreign Language Research Analysts source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest to our customer. In the course of their research, they will translate foreign language text, audio files, or video clips. They prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings.

Responsibilities

  • Source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest from foreign research publications, peer-reviewed journal articles, papers, audio files, or video clips
  • Prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings; populate databases with key information
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI adjudication
  • Currently enrolled in and completed at least 3 years of instruction towards a Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
  • Intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Chinese
  • Experience with web-based research
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team player
  • Must live in or relocate to a commutable distance to Wright Patterson Airforce Base and surrounding areas.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a master’s degree or PhD in international Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
  • Knowledge of Chinese political, military, and/or university systems
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Chinese culture
  • Experience conducting research in technical areas in Chinese
  • Experience conducting research as part of a team
  • Strong briefing skills with experience presenting material in a public forum

Global Comp

$20.00 to $30.00 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

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