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Actalent

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Data
  • Bell Gardens

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, native proficiency in a relevant language, coding ability in Python/SQL, a grad degree in Linguistics, NLP experience, and self-motivation to work independently.
  • You will analyze linguistic data, assess AI model errors, write guidelines, conduct typological research, review literature, evaluate translation quality, collaborate with native speakers, and communicate findings.

Requirements

  • - Strong written and spoken communication skills, especially business and research communication
  • - Native or near-native proficiency in a language other than English; a language of the Afro-Asiatic or Atlantic-Congo family is a plus (including but not limited to Arabic, Amharic, Hausa, Somali, Tigrinya, Berber, Oromo, Hebrew, Wolaitta, Wolof, Fula, Yoruba, Benue-Congo, Igbo, Bantu, Swahili, Zulu, Shona, Kikuyu, Lingala)
  • - Working knowledge in other languages is a plus; proficiency in a low-resource language is valued
  • - Ability to code in Python and query databases using SQL; other coding languages used for data analysis (e.g., R) are a plus
  • - Graduate degree in Linguistics or related field is a must; PhD is a plus
  • - Firm grasp of the following linguistic fields: language typology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics (especially dialectology and discourse analysis), corpus linguistics, writing systems, pragmatics, phonology
  • - Experience with applying basic Natural Language Processing techniques
  • - Experience collaborating with machine learning, NLP, or software engineers, or data scientists
  • - Experience contributing to research papers
  • - Ability to independently work through complex requests and perform under pressure
  • - Strong ability to work independently, prioritize, plan, and track work, as well as report progress
  • - Self-motivation
  • - Experience working cross-functionally

Responsibilities

  • Main duties:
  • Perform linguistic analyses on large datasets.
  • Perform linguistic error analysis of AI model outputs, determining what the most frequent and severe error categories are.
  • Write and revise guidelines for human annotation and translation projects.
  • Conduct typological and sociolinguistic research on a large number of languages, highlighting their similarities and differences.
  • Perform linguistic analyses for Responsible AI (toxic language, hate speech, gender bias and other cultural biases) in massively multilingual settings.
  • Conduct linguistic literature reviews on various NLP-adjacent topics and summarize findings.
  • Compare the quality of human translations between vendors, identify error patterns, and provide actionable feedback.
  • Provide information or guidance relative to any aspect of linguistic knowledge (typology, morpho-syntax, sociolinguistics, classification, phonetics/phonology, pragmatics, etc.).
  • Reach out to and collaborate with native speakers in various languages.
  • Communicate results of linguistic analyses to engineers and research scientists.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Linguist position?

A graduate degree in Linguistics or a related field is a must, with a PhD being a plus.

Is proficiency in a specific language necessary for this job?

Yes, native or near-native proficiency in a language other than English is required; knowledge of languages from the Afro-Asiatic or Atlantic-Congo family is highly valued.

What are the main responsibilities of a Linguist in this role?

The main responsibilities include performing linguistic analyses on large datasets, conducting error analysis of AI model outputs, writing guidelines for annotation and translation projects, and conducting typological and sociolinguistic research.

Are coding skills required for this position?

Yes, the ability to code in Python and query databases using SQL is required; familiarity with other data analysis languages like R is a plus.

What type of work environment can I expect?

The work environment is fast-paced, requiring strong independent work skills and the ability to manage complex requests under pressure.

Is experience in Natural Language Processing necessary?

Experience with basic Natural Language Processing techniques is required for this role.

Will I have the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals?

Yes, you will collaborate with native speakers and work cross-functionally with machine learning, NLP, and software engineers, or data scientists.

Is there room for growth within the company?

Yes, Actalent is committed to providing growth opportunities for its employees through a culture of care, engagement, and recognition.

How does Actalent approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Actalent integrates DE&I into its culture by hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, and ensuring growth opportunities for all employees.

Can I request accommodations during the application process?

Yes, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for assistance.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Human Resources
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.