Image Processing Assistant

Department Overview:

Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

5-20 remote hours per week until the task is complete.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: 17

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Enrolled in computer science or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Python.
Proven track record of working independently and meeting deadlines.
Previous experience with labeling work or image analysis is a plus.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are seeking a candidate that has a strong enthusiasm and passion for computer science, image analysis, and machine learning. We expect the candidate to work with the precision and care required in academic research projects. They must possess good communication skills and the ability to work individually on tasks.

The majority of work associated with the position is labeling images for machine learning. This is repetitive and monotonous work. Any disinterest in doing this task will disqualify a candidate.

Additional opportunities may exist to assist with the development of a web application.

Physical Demands:

None.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/