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Technical Linguist II, Historical Records, Russian, Ukrainian, Old Church Slavonic
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Build machine learning datasets from historical genealogical documents .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in paleography and linguistic skills to build NLP datasets from historical documents, ensuring high data quality and accuracy. Proficient in managing large volumes of structured and unstructured data while meeting deadlines in a collaborative environment.
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Paleography SkillsNLP Dataset DevelopmentData Quality ManagementNative-Level Fluency in Russian or UkrainianMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Data AnnotationHistorical Document AnalysisData ModelingLinguistic Information AnnotationDocument Layout MappingGenealogical ResearchOld Church Slavonic ProficiencyData CurationError Review and CorrectionTechnical Concept Application
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedSelf-DisciplinedCollaborative WorkTime ManagementAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
GenealogyNatural Language ProcessingHistorical ResearchData QualityFamily History
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build machine learning datasets from historical genealogical documents
- Use paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents
- Annotate language data with linguistic information to build NLP datasets
- Create hierarchies of relationships between areas of text to model natural reading of historical documents
- Precisely map historical document layouts
- Curate large volumes of structured and unstructured data
- Review datasets for errors and provide timely corrections
- Complete other data modeling activities and assigned duties
- Support FamilySearch’s automation efforts by meeting deadlines and consistently delivering high-quality, accurate work
Requirements
What you’ll need- BA/BS in Computer Science, Linguistics, Family History, or another bachelor’s degree with related or equivalent experience required
- 2 years relevant or related experience or equivalent experience
- Native-level fluency in Russian or Ukrainian
- Experience with Old Church Slavonic
- Business-level fluency in English
- Experience with additional languages is a plus
- Demonstrated paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents
- Demonstrated linguistic skills to build NLP datasets
- Experience working with historical documents
- Strong technical and analytical aptitude focused on data quality, efficiency, and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with dependable, detail-oriented, self-disciplined work habits and timely delivery
- Willingness to support multiple projects and accept reprioritization in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Ability to manage a high volume of daily work
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to quickly understand and apply technical concepts
- Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Benefits
Comp & perks- Many benefits of Church Employment (no specific benefits listed)
- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities