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LINGUIST GAP INTERNATIONAL – A unique, purpose-driven, consulting company

Global Management Consulting firm Gap International, based in the Philadelphia area, is looking for qualified linguists with a background in psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational linguistics.

Linguists are crucial to the ongoing development and execution of our consulting methodology. Qualified linguists will work to study language and its impact on business performance and results. Through this work, we provide our clients access to sustainable growth for their businesses. Accountabilities for this role would include research, product innovation, marketing and other contributions to Gap International's business.

We are seeking linguists who will become members of our dynamic professional team, working both internally for Gap International's business, with opportunities to consult in our client system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and submit research articles and papers based on our proprietary methodologies and applications to business
• Conduct original research on language and its implications on Gap International's focus areas
• Adapt existing linguistic work to current and future consulting models and approaches
• Conduct research on new ways to apply our proprietary linguistics work to business performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Client-facing experience preferred
• Interest in the business application of linguistics
• Master's degree or above in linguistics from a leading academic institution with a strong academic record
• Demonstrated ambition with a high-performance track record
• Potential travel domestically and/or internationally (when it is safe to do so)
• Able to work effectively alone as well as part of a team
• Strong background in psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational linguistics
• Strong background in Semantics and Syntax
• Current resident or able to relocate to Philadelphia area

ABOUT GAP INTERNATIONAL

Gap International is a global performance consulting company based just outside of Philadelphia. We specialize in helping leaders articulate and fulfill the boldest possible future for their business, creating breakthrough outcomes and aligning the organization's actions to be consistent with that future. For over 40 years, we have had an expertise in identifying and shifting mindsets in the organization to deliver unprecedented, quantifiable business results. With proven and proprietary methodologies that embed lasting change across an organization, our work unleashes teams across the business to innovate and create new pathways to achieve the desired outcomes for their business.

ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITES

Being at Gap International is an opportunity to contribute to the business at large and grow your leadership in 3 distinct and impactful areas.

• Linguist: As illustrated above, you will have a key role in this functional area of the business, which is an opportunity to expand upon an existing skillset and develop additional expertise.
• Business Development: You will play an active role in the company's new business development endeavors in our efforts to find purposeful leaders who want to partner with Gap International to impact their business.
• Consultant: You will become a consultant and work directly with organizational leaders to affect change. Consultants receive exceptional training, including frequent coaching and mentoring.

GAP INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES

• Willing to communicate and contribute thoughts, insights and new ideas to senior leaders both internally and externally
• Curious and flexible when it comes to their own growth and development, as well as receptive to coaching and feedback to maximize their potential
• Comfortable with ambiguity; eager to take on things they don't know how to do
• People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy learning, growing, and performing at their best; energized to continually push beyond their comfort zone
• Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bonus based on company and individual performance
• Purpose-driven work
• Generous 401k
• Highly competitive health benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• An unmatched culture and commitment to ongoing growth and development
• International travel opportunities

LOCATION

Gap International associates are based out of our corporate office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

700 Old Marple Road, Springfield, PA 19064