About the role
Linguists study language and its structure, including the form, meaning, and context of language. They may have an academic background in linguistics and often a doctoral degree. Linguists work in research, teaching, or applied linguistics in various sectors.Responsibilities
Linguists analyze and describe linguistic phenomena and can work on developing language technology. They may also be involved in documenting and preserving lesser-known languages. Beyond research, they can contribute to educational materials and language policy.Skills and tools
Linguists master analytical methods for studying language and often use computer programs for corpus analyses. They must have good knowledge of at least one foreign language. Communication and presentation skills are important in their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are samhällsplanering, lingvistik and svenskt medborgarskap.