Linguist - UK

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.
• Dravidian ( Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) and Bantu ( Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Shona, Luganda)
• 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 If you would like to know more about this role, you can reach me at anamarija.bratovic@recruiters.ie You can also apply using the “Apply Now” button below. GDPR/Privacy Statement: By applying here you agree to RECRUITERS storing your CV in our secure applicant tracking system (ATS; Bullhorn). As your consultants, we are dedicated to helping you find a new job in your field of expertise and, equally, to keeping your personal information secure at all times. Your CV will not be sent to any third party without your consent. Your CV will not be sent to any third party without your consent. onsent.