COMPANY OVERVIEW

KPT is a young vibrant company based in Glasgow, Scotland. The company pursues R&D in cutting edge technologies offering a new paradigm of unique user interface (UI) systems and applications for PC, PDA. Smartphone, Tablet-PC & alternative Mobile Devices.

We currently seek talented linguistic professionals to join our Language & Linguistics team on a contractor basis.

KEY OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The holder of this position will work remotely with the languages and linguistics and product development teams playing a critical role in developing the next generation language capabilities required for our Adaptxt software.

GENERAL TASKS

• To assist in the maintanence and improvement of next generation KPT UI products incorporating international languages, focusing on Norwegian
• To undertake research and provide recommendations for language dictionaries
• To install appropriate dictionaries using remote tools
• To test authenticity, validity and accuracy of all language installations or downloads
• To understand grammar, language construction and nuances of your native language and apply these to the Adaptxt software
• To convert / translate user manuals / documents
• To proof and endorse all current and future language translations
• To assist in the production of language-specific marketing collateral
• To identify important cultural differences via research / experience

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

• Degree in linguistics or translation
• Multilingual capabilities in international languages, primarily Norwegian
• Excellent grammatical skills
• Solid understanding of natural language traits and properties
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work on own initiative
• Excellent:
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Presentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your full CV & covering letter providing your available start date, salary preference, and above given job reference to:

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Członkostwo: Niepełnoprawni członkowie ProZ.com mogą odpowiedzieć na tę ofertę po 12 godzinach
Preferowana dziedzina szczegółowa: Linguistics
Preferowany język ojczysty: Język(i) tekstu docelowego
Subject field: Językoznawstwo
Preferowane oprogramowanie: Other, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Ostateczny termin przyjmowania odpowiedzi: Feb 24, 2010 17:00 GMT
Ostateczny termin wykonania zlecenia: Feb 25, 2010 17:00 GMT