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Turkish Linguistic Expert

40/hr

Remote

part-time

Posted November 13, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: part-time
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

As a part-time Turkish Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Turkish and prepare language data that supports its training. The work covers tasks such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction, with attention to Turkish grammar, cultural context, and natural phrasing. You will collaborate remotely with AI researchers on a project conducted with a leading research lab.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-generated Turkish across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar-correction tasks for accuracy and quality.
Edit or rewrite Turkish text so it meets linguistic and cultural standards for Turkish-speaking audiences.
Annotate Turkish text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and gaps in Turkish language performance, then work with AI researchers on improvements.
Share detailed linguistic analysis and feedback to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Turkish fluency, with excellent command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
Professional experience in Turkish translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Turkish nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail, including the ability to catch subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and LLM-based language technologies

Who Should Apply

Turkish language specialists with professional experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work will be well suited to this project. Strong Turkish grammar and cultural knowledge, professional English, and an interest in evaluating language models are especially relevant.

Salary Insight

The listed rate is $40 per hour. The role is part-time, and the hourly rate applies to work evaluating Turkish language output and preparing linguistic data.

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Required skills

TurkishEnglishLarge Language ModelsLLM EvaluationTranslationEditingLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingGrammarSyntaxSemanticsSummarization

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