LINGUIST List 8.995

Fri Jul 4 1997

Jobs: Syntax specialization, Lexicographer

Editor for this issue: Ann Dizdar <annlinguistlist.org>

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  • Irene Mazurewich, Position Announcement - Linguistics
  • Christopher J. Gait, SGML/Lexicographer Position North VA

    Message 1: Position Announcement - Linguistics

     Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 16:29:36 -0700
    From: Irene Mazurewich <imazurkkean.ucs.mun.ca>
    Subject: Position Announcement - Linguistics


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    Irene Mazurewich Memorial University of Newfoundland Tenure-Track Appointment

    The Linguistics Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland, is seeking to make a tenure-track appointment, effective 1 January 1998, subject to budgetary approval.

    Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics with a primary specialization in syntax and secondary specializations in morphology and semantics; a demonstrated record of effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and graduate supervision; and a strong record of research publications. Deadline for receipt of applications is September 17, 1997.

    Please arrange to send a curriculum vitae, a letter of application and any supporting documents, and the names of three referees to:

    Dr. I. Mazurkewich, Head Department of Linguistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NF, Canada A1B 3X9 Fax: (709) 737-4000 email:linguistmorgan.ucs.mun.ca Memorial University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

    Message 2: SGML/Lexicographer Position North VA

     Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:04:20 +0000
    From: Christopher J. Gait <cjgaitdls-inc.com>
    Subject: SGML/Lexicographer Position North VA


    Growing foreign language services company in Arlington, Virginia, seeks lexicographer with at least 10 years experience in writing, editing and compiling bilingual dictionaries, glossaries, and managing computerized lexicographic databases. Working knowledge of SGML necessary, along with appropriate computer skills, preferably on more than one hardware platform. Education: MA or MS in linguistics, languages and literature or related humanistic fields preferred.

    Ideal candidate will have worked in coordination of dictionary and/or glossary development projects, and have experience in lexicographic system design for implementation in computer database form. This candidate will have worked in digitizing printed materials in foreign scripts and obtaining electronic versions of printed documents. S/he will have worked with SGML (TEI), and will be familiar with more than one hardware/software computer platform. In addition, s/he will have worked with more than one language in addition to English, and have knowledge of international character encoding schemes. Send resumes ASAP to: DLS/LCGPR, at fax: 703-351-7426, email: jratliffdls-inc.com; or mail: Suite 800, 1117 N. 19th St. Arlington, VA 22209

    Ken Frook

    Regards, C. J. Gait IT Coordinator Diplomatic Language Services, Arlington, VA