Linguistics Intern (Part time/Remote)

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Linguistics

Cactus Communications Private Limited

Start Date
Starts immediatelyImmediately
Duration
2 Months
Stipend
₹ 5,000-10,000 /month
APPLY BY
9 Aug' 19
Posted 3 weeks ago
Internship
Part time

About the work from home job/internship

We are looking for R&D interns with a strong background in Linguistics or English to join our Research and Development (R&D) cell. The candidate will work directly with the Senior Linguist and Senior Editor on cutting-edge projects spanning automatic grammar error detection, editing automation, and other applications of emerging technology streams.

We are seeking enterprising persons with good analytical-thinking skills and a strong theoretical understanding of the morphology, the syntax, and the lexical nuances of the English language, who can support the team in executing our vision for NLP-based products. The candidate will be required to perform structured tasks to ensure the accuracy of our tools by using the designated software to process linguistic information and record the results.

You fit the bill, if you-
Are extremely driven
Are in love with the English language
Love analyzing language
Consider yourself a hardcore grammar nerd
Can work independently at high speeds

Required skills & experience
BA or higher in Linguistics or English
Clear communication skills in terms of spoken and written English
Excellent eye for detail to perform tasks with great accuracy
Ability to keep to designated schedules

Preferred skills & experience
Experience/projects (e.g., copy-editing or writing) in academia/publishing
Familiarity with research writing or scientific manuscripts
Earn certifications in these skills

Who can apply

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. are available for the work from home job/internship

2. can start the work from home job/internship between 5th Jul'19 and 9th Aug'19

3. are available for duration of 2 months

4. have relevant skills and interests

Perks

Certificate Letter of recommendation Flexible work hours Informal dress code 5 days a week Free snacks & beverages

Number of openings

5

About Cactus Communications Private Limited

Founded in 2002, CACTUS is a technology company accelerating scientific advancement. CACTUS solves problems for researchers, universities, publishers, academic societies, and life science organizations through innovative products and services developed under the brands Editage, Cactus Life Sciences, Researcher Life, Impact Science, UNSILO, Paperpal, and Cactus Labs. CACTUS has offices in Princeton, London, Aarhus, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, and customers from over 190 countries. CACTUS is considered a pioneer in its workplace best practices and has been consistently ranked a great place to work over the last several years.
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