Machine Learning Model Developer (FT/PT)

Background The primary focus of this position is the development of a model to accurately identify individual animals in images recorded during aerial line transect surveys.

The successful candidate will be responsible for training, refining, and testing ML/AI models for animal detection.

This role also includes contributing to the development of the data management and processing workflow, starting from the point of data collection.

Experience with VIAME, an open-source computer vision software platform for do-it-yourself artificial intelligence, is highly preferred, as images have already been annotated within this platform.

Consideration may be given to candidates with experience in alternative model development platforms.

Place of Performance and Work Schedule Work may be performed either onsite at the NEFSC laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, or remotely from within the United States.

Work hours may be full-time (up to 40 hours per week) or part-time, depending on candidate availability.

This position is expected to last approximately 6–11 months, with the possibility of an extension based on project needs and funding.

During workdays, candidates must be able to respond to communications within 24 hours and participate in calls and meetings as needed during normal business hours.

Travel is required (approximately 1-2 trips per year).

This position does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Compensation and Benefits • Rate: $32.53-$40.06/hour depending on skills, education, and work experience

Certain benefits may also be available to regular part-time employees.

Duties • Develop and implement machine-learning models and/or algorithms to accurately identify and distinguish individual animals in images collected during aerial line transect surveys.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., computer science, data science, engineering, biology, environmental science, or a related discipline).

Instructions • Click the link above or at the bottom of the page to apply.

Label this file as Lastname-Firstname_Cover Letter_ ML Model Developer. • Resume/CV - 3 pages or less targeted specifically towards the duties and qualifications of this position.

Label this file as Lastname-Firstname_Resume (OR CV)_ML Model Developer.

Thank you for applying.

Azura Consulting LLC (Azura) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

We strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply for this position.

This recruitment process can take several weeks.

Once we narrow the applicants, we conduct virtual interviews with chosen applicants and make a final selection.

The chosen candidate then undergoes a federal background investigation which often takes 6 to 16 weeks; the candidate either passes or fails based on NOAA's regulations.

Contingent upon satisfactory completion of this investigation and United States work authorization verification, Azura will formally offer the position to the preferred applicant.

If the applicant fails this investigation, the next applicant who meets the position's criteria will be contacted.

Azura will notify all other applicants if they are not chosen for the position.

About Azura Azura is a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

We offer 'big city' resources with 'small town' customer service.

Our primary consulting services are focused on natural resources, professional writing and editing, and educational outreach and communication.

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