Research Assistant - AI Institute for Societal Decision Making - LTI
Carnegie Mellon University
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The AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) and the Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at CMU is seeking a part-time Research Assistant. The assistant will work closely with AI-SDM leadership and CMU LTI faculty on research initiatives at the intersection of language technology and Indigenous languages.
Core Responsibilities:
- Linguistic Data Annotation: Produce interlinear gloss for Diné/Navajo sentences.
- Cross-Linguistic Comparison: Interact with other native language speakers to compare challenges in morpheme segmentation and interlinear gloss creation.
- Research Collaboration: Engage/consult with linguists as needed for guidance on linguistic analysis and methodology.
- Paper Development: Assist with the final stages of a research paper, including editing, formatting, and content refinement
- Communication: Maintain regular communication with faculty, staff, and students regarding project progress
Flexibility and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can optimally interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with or expertise in the Diné/Navajo language is highly desirable.
- A strong interest in linguistics, language technologies, or computational linguistics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage variable weekly hours.
- A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.
Requirements:
Successful background check investigation
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