Lexicon Linguist

Work Location: Remote  

Workload: Approx. 20 hours per week, flexible schedule 

Engagement Model: Freelance / Independent Contractor 

Project Timeline: May 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 Singapore, and exceptional attention to detail. The role requires the ability to multitask and accurately generate phonetic transcriptions for English Singapore using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabets. 

Work Responsibilities 

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

• Create phonetic transcriptions for a wordlist provided by us 

• Put together the lexicon with a close set of phonemes 

• Idiomatic fluency in English (Singapore) is required since you will create phonetic transcriptions specific to English (Singapore) 

• 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 

In case you have any questions about this role contact us at: DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com   

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 https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce