Looking for a research assistant (contractor) to work on image classification @Patuxent
Jeffrey Royle
hello all,
we're hoping to hire a graduate student this summer (and possibly longer) to work on some machine learning problems related to image classification. The announcement is copied below. Please circulate to anyone you know who might be a suitable candidate.
-andy
Student Service Contractor Needed: Quantitative Ecology – Statistical Modeling, Machine learning, R/python programming.
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
The Quantitative Methods and Decision Science Team at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (formerly: Patuxent Wildlife Research) is searching for a motivated and talented research assistant to assist with image classification projects from ecological studies. The position will be filled as a contractor, duration of the position is 1 to 2 years (based on performance and funding availability) and the start date is flexible.
The position involves programming to implement image segmentation and identification algorithms using R and Python. Knowledge of methods for image classification is required.
Applicants must be a current student at a U.S. college or university.
Compensation depends on current educational status and location with the range being from $24.08/hour - $40.54/hour.
Principal Duty Station:
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, Maryland 20708-4038
To apply, send the following to Andy Royle at the above address or via email (aro...@usgs.gov):
1) Letter of interest, professional interests, and career goals (if any).
2) Resume, including relevant experience, list of relevant classes, contact information and two reference contacts