Linguistics Expert

Build language-analysis exercises that expose errors in syntax, meaning, sound patterns and the treatment of linguistic evidence.

What you will do

• Create problems in syntax, semantics, phonology and related areas.
• Write reference analyses with explicit arguments and supporting data.
• Assess model answers for correct analysis and careful use of evidence.
• Identify plausible-sounding accounts that misparse examples or name the wrong phenomenon.

Required background

• An advanced qualification in linguistics or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years in research, teaching or applied linguistics.
• Depth in a relevant specialism, such as syntax, semantics, phonology or sociolinguistics.
• Clear written English and at least 10 hours available per week.

Preferred background

• A PhD and peer-reviewed research.
• Computational or corpus-based methods.
• Fieldwork or documentation involving understudied languages.

Location and eligibility

• Remote work; country restrictions are not stated.

Availability

• Asynchronous remote work, minimum 10 hours per week.

Pay and engagement

$53 $105/hr

USD hourly compensation. The applicable rate and agreed work scope are confirmed before work begins.