PhD in Mathematics

Innodata Inc.; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading data solutions provider is seeking a Linguistics Expert to support AI training and content creation in Montpellier, France. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Mathematics or a related field and a strong understanding of linguistic theory. Responsibilities include creating grammatically rich content, annotating datasets, and performing quality assurance on model outputs. This role requires strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of linguistic theory and language structure.
• Experience with computational linguistics or related fields is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Create or edit linguistically rich content for NLP pipelines.
• Identify and resolve issues related to ambiguity and bias.
• Annotate linguistic datasets with relevant labels.
• Perform quality assurance on model outputs.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Understanding of linguistic theory

Formation

PhD in Mathematics or a related field

Outils

Computational linguistics

Corpus analysis

Language data annotation

LLM training

Description du poste

Overview

Innodata (NASDAQ : INOD) is a leading data engineering company. With more than 2,000 customers and operations in 13 cities around the world, we are an AI technology solutions provider-of-choice for 4 out of 5 of the world’s biggest technology companies, as well as leading companies across financial services, insurance, technology, law, and medicine.

By combining advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML / AI) technologies, a global workforce of subject matter experts, and a high-security infrastructure, we’re helping usher in the promise of AI. Innodata offers a powerful combination of both digital data solutions and easy-to-use, high-quality platforms.

Our global workforce includes over 5,000 employees in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Israel and Germany.

Job Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented linguist to support AI training initiatives and linguistic content creation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong academic background in linguistics (syntax, semantics, pragmatics, morphology, phonology, sociolinguistics, etc.) and a passion for language, technology, and clear communication. You will play a crucial role in shaping the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) and NLP-based systems through high-quality linguistic data curation, annotation, and evaluation.

Job Title

Linguistics Expert – AI Training & Content Writing

Experience Level

PhD in Mathematics or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Create or edit linguistically rich content including grammar guides, syntactic analyses, usage explanations, or examples for NLP pipelines.
• Identify and resolve issues related to ambiguity, bias, and grammaticality.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) on model outputs for fluency, tone, factual accuracy, and language appropriateness.
• Annotate linguistic datasets with syntactic, semantic, or pragmatic labels.
• Support internal teams by conducting linguistic research and summarizing findings.
• Apply linguistic knowledge to evaluate model behavior, error patterns, and generalization issues.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of linguistic theory and language structure.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus : computational linguistics, corpus analysis, language data annotation, LLM training.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

Next Steps

1. Assessment Test — Evaluates your linguistic and analytical skills. Link: https://icap.innodata.com/registerfreelancer?enc=oUTZVsr/Pnz/0Xygc2EK32MdtinqnjC9vy8RU3Ha4EOAPwT2LJJQDD68MkY6jszYhhsYYecqmKWja8eKXV801gezikielezikiel
2. Versant English Proficiency Test — Focuses on assessing your spoken and written English proficiency. A C1 or C2 level is required to qualify.
3. Once both assessments are successfully completed, you will be eligible for onboarding.
4. Action Required: XConnect Registration — You will also receive an invitation to our internal job platform, XConnect. Please take a few minutes to register and complete your profile. All project onboarding, communication, and documentation are managed through this platform.

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