Description:

You will join our growing team of associate linguists. You understand that language data is the underpinning of all current language technologies. You love practical language analysis as well as theoretical. You're quick to learn and implement new label sets. You are a native-level speaker of the required language and fluent in English.

What you will do:

• Annotate linguistic data and contribute to grammar development work
• Process and regress Field annotators defects
• Identify and address gaps in annotations
• Evaluate, update, and distribute annotation guidelines
• Monitor data acquisition and curation
• Develop and/or review gold data in consultation with the client

Qualifications:

• Degree in Linguistics, Speech Science, or related Language fields
• Native-level proficiency in Italian and fluency in English
• Some experience annotating data with linguistic, syntactic, semantic, pragmatic, phonetic, phonological, or prosodic information, depending on the requirements of the project and your area of linguistic specialization
• Desirable (but not a must) Python language programming

Skills:

• Collaborative and solution-oriented attitude
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and revisions
• Strong attention to detail and good communication style

Work Experience:

• Preferred 1 year+ working experience (can be internship)

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 100 development and delivery centres worldwide and approximately 255,800 employees as of September 30, 2016, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: Cognizant.