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Ukrainian 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 remote Ukrainian Linguistic Expert, you’ll assess how well an LLM handles Ukrainian and prepare language data that supports its training and development. The work spans text review, annotation, and detailed feedback for AI researchers, with attention to grammar, cultural context, regional variation, and natural usage. The project partners with a leading research lab and focuses on translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-produced Ukrainian across translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction, and other use cases for accuracy and quality.
Edit or rewrite Ukrainian text to suit the language and cultural expectations of Ukrainian-speaking audiences.
Annotate text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and gaps in Ukrainian language performance, then work with AI researchers on improvements.
Provide detailed linguistic analysis and feedback to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Ukrainian fluency, with strong command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
Professional experience in Ukrainian translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Ukrainian nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate language.
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

Ukrainian language specialists with professional translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data experience will bring the relevant expertise. The role suits candidates who can assess subtle language issues, communicate findings in English, and work remotely with distributed teams.

Salary Insight

The rate is $40 per hour. The hourly rate applies to this part-time language evaluation and data work.

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Required skills

UkrainianEnglishLinguistic AnnotationTranslationEditingNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemantics

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