Arabic Research Assistant, Japanese/ Chinese Translators (and other gigs)

24 May 2010
Arabic Research Assistant, Japanese/ Chinese Translators (and other gigs)
Research assistant for study on Arabic internet needed

I am a doctoral candidate in the final stage of writing my dissertation and see a talented research assistant experienced with conducting online research, fact-checking, Excel, formatting, transcription and Arabic translation/research. Must be able to read Arabic; aural comprehension also a plus. Must be highly proficient with online research tools and methods. Familiarity with Turabian bibliographic style preferred. I will pay a stipend of $1000 upon satisfactory completion of research tasks for appx. 3 months of work of up to 20 hours/week. The right candidate will have an interest in Arab politics, new media and journalism or writing. Attribution credit will be given if research is of high enough quality. Confidentiality agreement required. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring academic or journalist, and appropriate credit will be given in articles and books produced from the research. I am also happy to provide career advice to those interested in pursuing journalism or academic careers and will provide a professional reference at the satisfactory conclusion of the contract. Please send your resume, an academic writing sample and a short translation/summary of an Arabic news article or blog with link to original. Only applicants meeting thåe requirements will be contacted for follow up. (More information HERE.)

Need Chinese translation and narrator

Looking for a Chinese translator (4 industrial scripts) and a Chinese narrator - preferable female. Need this right away. Pay is negotiable. These can be two different people, or one translator/narrator. (More information HERE.)

Translator wanted - English to Chinese

One page letter in English needs to be translated to Chinese. High-school student with good grades is OK. Will pay $20.00. (More information HERE.)

Needed Cantonese translator

Needed Translator Cantonese to English, help conduct enrollment for supplemental Insurance. One hour Wed., 5/26 10:45 am. Please contact if available and reliable. $75/hour. (More information HERE.)

Japanese translator

Need someone to translate Japanese to English. I have from time to time labels, ads and cards that need translating. This can be done either in person or via e-mail. Thank you. (More information HERE.)
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