Associate Linguist - Claim Extraction & Sentence Diagramming (2-3 weeks)

CloudFactory • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Linguist with strong expertise in English grammar and sentence structure to support a short-term (2–3 week) project focused on AI model evaluation. In this role, you will interpret sentences from source content and extract clear, minimally complete, and non-ambiguous claims (propositions). You will also analyze and visually represent sentence structure using diagramming techniques to ensure precision and clarity. This work plays a critical role in improving how AI systems understand and process human language, making accuracy, consistency, and strong analytical thinking essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in English Language, Literature, or Linguistics
• Strong command of English grammar and syntax, including sentence structure, parts of speech, and clause relationships
• Proven ability to analyze and diagram complex sentences
• Experience extracting meaning from text with precision and resolving ambiguity
• Ability to follow detailed annotation guidelines and maintain consistency at scale
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Comfort working within structured, rubric-based tasks

Nice To Haves

• Experience in linguistic annotation, content analysis, or similar fields requiring precise text interpretation.
• Familiarity with various types of phrases and clauses (e.g., prepositional, gerund, infinitive, independent, dependent) and their diagramming.
• Other potential backgrounds could include Technical Writing, NLP Researcher, and linguistics.
• Proficient in using the Google Drawing tool to create sentence diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform core project tasks following established guidelines and workflows.
• Perform periodic quality reviews to ensure labeling compliance with guidelines and address any areas of confusion.
• Facilitate Q&A sessions with annotators and reviewers.
• Collaborate with project leaders and data managers on labeling quality metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level