The role of the Associate Linguist is to provide linguistic expertise for developing NLP tools for the target language. You will work on a number of tasks to improve natural language processing. The work takes place in Copenhagen but currently, due to Coronavirus, the work is being done remotely, but eventually full-time on-site presence will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Annotation

• Creating grammar rules

• Formulating language templates

• Finding patterns

• Evaluating existing data

Ideal candidates will have native level of fluency in Norwegian, higher education (BA, MA, MsC or studies in progress), and demonstrate some of the below:

• Solid and comprehensive understanding of the formal aspects of Norwegian (e.g. grammar, parts of speech, formal/casual/dialects)

• Knowledge/awareness of linguistic terms and concepts

• Working knowledge of complex tools, e.g. CMS, SQL, Advanced Excel/Sheets

• Some knowledge of programming/coding (e.g. HTML, R, regular expressions)

• Good understanding and interest in the current technology landscape: IT & computing, AI, machine learning, voice assistants, internet of things

• Experience in testing, data processing, database management,

• Formal linguistic education is a plus

• Grasping technical concepts and learning new tools

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with confidence and little oversight

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience using NLP tools and concepts

• Experience in annotation work

• Knowledge of formal linguistics

Full training on tools and processes to be used will be provided. Candidates must be ready to relocate to Copenhagen for this on-site position.