English (Jamaica) Lexicon Linguist - Remote

Transperfect; Kingston upon Thames; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is looking for an English (Jamaica) Lexicon Linguist to develop a lexicon adhering to strict formatting. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English (Jamaica), hold a postgraduate degree in linguistics, and have experience with phonetic transcription. This remote position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask under a tight schedule.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in linguistics with a specialization in phonetics.
• Experience using the IPA and SAMPA phonetic alphabets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to turn around deliverables on a tight schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create phonetic transcriptions using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabet for English (Jamaica).
• Create phonetic transcriptions for a wordlist provided by us.
• Put together the lexicon with a closed set of phonemes.

Job description

English (Jamaica) Lexicon Linguist - Remote

Company: TransPerfect

Location: Kingston upon Thames

Contract Type: Contract

Work Schedule: Full-time

Posted: 15 hours ago

Application: Apply easily

Work Location: Remote

Workload: up to 15 hours

Project Duration: up to 1 week

Engagement Model: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Estimated Start Date: end of August 2025

Work Summary

We are seeking linguists to support the development of a lexicon in accordance with strict formatting requirements and detailed guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong listening and writing skills, idiomatic fluency in English (Jamaica), and exceptional attention to detail. The role requires the ability to multitask and accurately generate phonetic transcriptions for English (Jamaica) using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabets.

Work Responsibilities

• Create phonetic transcriptions using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabet for English (Jamaica)


• Create phonetic transcriptions for a wordlist provided by us


• Put together the lexicon with a closed set of phonemes


• Idiomatic fluency in English (Jamaica)


• Postgraduate degree in linguistics with a specialization in phonetics


• Experience using the IPA and SAMPA phonetic alphabets


• Prior experience with linguistic data, especially phonetic data


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to turn around deliverables on a tight schedule

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DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.

To learn more about DataForce please visit us at TransPerfect.

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Work Location: RemoteWorkload: up to 15 hoursProject Duration: up to 1 weekEngagement Model: Freelance / Independent ContractorEstimated Start Date: end of August 2025Work SummaryWe are seeking linguists to support the development of a lexicon in accordance with strict formatting requirements and detailed guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong listening and writing skills, idiomatic fluency in English (Jamaica), and exceptional attention to detail. The role requires the ability to multitask and accurately generate phonetic transcriptions for English (Jamaica) using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabets.Work ResponsibilitiesCreate phonetic transcriptions using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabet for English (Jamaica)Create phonetic transcriptions for a wordlist provided by usPut together the lexicon with a closed set of phonemesIdiomatic fluency in English (Jamaica)Postgraduate degree in linguistics with a specialization in phoneticsExperience using the IPA and SAMPA
phonetic alphabetsPrior experience with linguistic data, especially phonetic dataStrong attention to detail with the ability to turn around deliverables on a tight scheduleIn case you have any questions about this role contact us at:DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.To learn more about DataForce please visit us at