Research Assistant Sea Ice Mapping

Job Summary

The Department of Geography encourages applications for a Research Assistant of Sea Ice Mapping! The research assistant will assist principal investigator Morteza Karimzadeh in designing deep learning and computer vision algorithms for highly imbalanced sea ice type classes, using synthetic aperture radar imagery and ice charts as training data. The research assistant will also assist in drafting research papers and conference presentations.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Geography is ranked as one of the top programs among the nation’s doctoral-granting departments of geography. CU Geography has one of the nation's highest rates of Ph.D. placement in academic geography programs as well as one of the highest rates of external funding for graduate student research.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Developing python code and machine learning models for sea ice segmentation, reporting results to the principal investigator, and assisting in preparing research presentations and papers.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this temporary position is $31 per hour. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits; however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Geography or related field.

What You Will Need

• Computer vision, machine learning, convolutional neural networks, knowledge of sea ice.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's Degree in geography or related fields.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover Letter

Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting will remain open until May 26th, 2023.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Morteza Karimzadeh

Posting Contact Email: karimzadeh@colorado.edu