Linguist - UK Remote

RECRUITERS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking a highly qualified linguist to join their global technology team. The role focuses on multilingual data analysis and NLP research, with leadership in annotation guidelines and responsible AI assessment.

The successful candidate will work with engineers and researchers, contribute to publications, and operate in a fully remote UK-based environment. A PhD and strong programming skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics or closely related field; not currently underway.
• Native or professional proficiency in a Dravidian or Bantu language (Swahili a plus).
• Strong Python and SQL skills are required.
• Solid knowledge of typology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, pragmatics and phonology.
• Experience with basic NLP techniques.
• Excellent research and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multilingual datasets and AI model outputs to identify linguistic errors and patterns.
• Develop and revise annotation and translation guidelines.
• Conduct typological, sociolinguistic and NLP-related research.
• Support Responsible AI analysis, including toxic language, hate speech and bias.
• Review vendor quality and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with native speakers, engineers and research scientists.
• Contribute to research projects and publications.

Skills

NLP techniques

Typology

Sociolinguistics

Research planning

Education

PhD in Linguistics or closely related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading global technology company, working on cutting-edge multilingual AI and NLP research. This role is UK-based and fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse multilingual datasets and AI model outputs, identifying linguistic errors and patterns.
• Develop and revise annotation and translation guidelines.
• Conduct typological, sociolinguistic and NLP-related research.
• Support Responsible AI analysis, including toxic language, hate speech and cultural/gender bias.
• Review vendor quality and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with native speakers, engineers and research scientists.
• Contribute to research projects and publications.

Must Have

• Completed PhD in Linguistics or closely related linguistic field – not in progress.
• Native/profesional in a Dravidian or Bantu language – Swahili is a plus.
• Python and SQL skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of typology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, pragmatics and phonology.
• Experience with basic NLP techniques.
• Strong research and communication skills.

Experience

• 0–3 years' relevant experience.
• Experience collaborating with ML/NLP/software engineers or data scientists.
• Research paper/publication experience is desirable.

Nice to have:

Corpus linguistics, linguistic fieldwork, low-resource languages, additional programming languages and project management knowledge.

Location:

UK – Fully Remote

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