Research Assistant

Department

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy . Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to identify research gaps related to the proposed research topic. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Design and implement the proposed model, and conduct experiments to establish proof of concept. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Prepare and write the manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Percentage of time

Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0. Minimum Qualifications Position Summary The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Tao Liu to conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications on AI applications using remote sensing data. The primary focus will be on developing and applying geospatial/remote sensing foundation models for land cover classification and monitoring key forest metrics. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Graduate student (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Science, or a related field
• Experience developing deep learning models using PyTorch
• Experience applying machine learning or deep learning methods to remote sensing imagery

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (preferably PyTorch)
• Familiarity with remote sensing data processing and analysis
• Basic knowledge of GIS concepts and workflows
• Experience working with geospatial data formats, including: Vector data (e.g., shapefiles, .shp) Raster data (e.g., GeoTIFF)
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Physical Demands The student will attend weekly meetings in person and report the project progress. Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Tao Liu Recruitment Contact Email talliu@ Recruitment Contact Phone