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Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC) is a not-for-profit organization hosted by the University of ... Within LDC, the Annotation/Collection group creates labeled data sets for high-stakes, externally ...

At least two years of professional transcription, captioning, court reporting, broadcast, translation, or linguistic annotation experience * Demonstrated accuracy at the word level under deadline ...

$18 - $23.50/hr

At least two years of professional transcription, captioning, court reporting, broadcast, translation, or linguistic annotation experience * Demonstrated accuracy at the word level under deadline ...

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 ...

We are seeking candidates with strong linguistic data analysis and language technology experience to manage data collection, LLM-powered data synthesis and data annotation tasks, prompt engineering ...

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in natural language data labeling, data annotation, linguistic annotation or other forms of data markup - Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Linguistics ...

Categorization - Annotation - Correction - Transcription - Evaluation - Conversational interactions - Voice recording - Content creation - Localization - Validation of audio, video, images, sentences ...

Categorization - Annotation - Correction - Transcription - Evaluation - Conversational interactions - Voice recording - Content creation - Localization - Validation of audio, video, images, sentences ...

Categorization - Annotation - Correction - Transcription - Evaluation - Conversational interactions - Voice recording - Content creation - Localization - Validation of audio, video, images, sentences ...

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How much do linguistic annotation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for linguistic annotation in the United States is $58,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Linguistic Annotation job?

A Linguistic Annotation job involves labeling and tagging linguistic data, such as text, speech, or images, to help train AI models in natural language understanding. Annotators apply linguistic rules and guidelines to mark elements like syntax, semantics, sentiment, or named entities. This work is essential for improving machine learning models used in applications like chatbots, speech recognition, and translation systems. Strong language skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with linguistic concepts are often required for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Linguistic Annotation specialist?

As a Linguistic Annotation specialist, your daily tasks often include labeling or tagging textual, audio, or visual data according to detailed linguistic guidelines provided by the project or client. You may collaborate closely with computational linguists, project managers, and other annotators to address ambiguities and ensure consistency. The work often requires careful review and revision as guidelines evolve, and you may also participate in team meetings or training sessions to stay up to date with best practices. This role is suited for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team focused on advancing language technology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Linguistic Annotation position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linguistic Annotation specialist, you need a strong grasp of linguistics, attention to detail, and proficiency in at least one language, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with annotation software, text analysis tools, and in some cases, experience with programming languages like Python, is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills are crucial for clarifying guidelines and meeting project deadlines. These competencies ensure linguistic data is accurately labeled and processed, which directly impacts the quality of language technology products.

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Senior Research Coordinator, Linguistic Data Consortium

Senior Research Coordinator, Linguistic Data Consortium

University of Pennsylvania

Hybrid

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Senior Research Coordinator, Linguistic Data Consortium

Job Profile Title

Research Coordinator Senior

Job Description Summary

TheSeniorResearch Coordinator will supportmultiple, concurrent, revenue-generating linguistic resource creation projectsfora variety of languages, annotation methodsand data types including text, video, images,speechandmixed media.

Job Description

Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC) is a not-for-profit organization hosted by the University of Pennsylvania that creates and distributesdata and otherlinguistic resources to universities, laboratories,companiesand libraries around the world in support of language-related education,researchand technology development.Visit https://www.ldc.upenn.edu/to learn more.

Within LDC, the Annotation/Collection group creates labeled data sets for high-stakes, externally sponsored human language technology and artificial intelligence research programs.Working as part of this team, theSeniorResearch Coordinator will supportmultiple, concurrent, revenue-generating linguistic resource creation projectsfora variety of languages, annotation methodsand data types including text, video, images,speechandmixed media.

Responsibilities:

  • Assistin development ofdata collection and linguistic annotation methods forhuman language technology projects; research existing approaches and propose new ones; test new methods by producing labeled data and analyzing results; document methods for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Assistin development ofproject timelines,milestonesand budgets; manage tasking assignments and workflowswithin and across projects to ensure regular progress towards external and internal milestones; report progress to senior project staff and external sponsorsand research collaborators.

  • Evaluate, hire, train and supervise a fluctuating staff of part-time, temporary annotators including remote workers, studentworkersand independent contractors;coordinate activities involving externaldata vendors and subcontractors;monitor progress, assess quality andperform annotation and collection to address team shortfalls and emergent requests.

  • Research, develop and implementappropriate qualityassurance practices to support project goals;review collected and labeled data against requirements to ensure quality and completeness;assistin preparation of resulting data for publication.

  • Work withproject managers andsoftware developers to design,specifyand test user interfaces, data processingpipelinesand other technical infrastructurerequiredto meet project demands.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience supporting externally funded language data collection and annotation projects or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The successful candidatewillhave strong problem solving and analytical capabilitiesand outstanding organization/information managementskills. The position requires flexibility and initiative in the face of fluctuating project requirementsas well as the ability to juggle multiple demands and prioritize tasking effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree inlinguistics oranotherlanguage-related discipline, experience with linguistic annotation,andexperience with humansubjectsdata collection.

*For consideration, please submit a cover letter as well as a resume in the CV section of your application. You can upload multiple documents to the "Resume/CV" section.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$58,506.00 - $63,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefitsto protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

  • Retirement:Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

  • Time Away from Work:Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance:In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

  • Professional and Personal Development:Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

  • University Resources:As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

  • Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

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