Annotator [contract position]

1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Contract
Junior
Data Science and Analytics
Earth Species Project

Earth Species Project

Earth Species Project is a nonprofit organization focused on utilizing artificial intelligence to decode animal communication, aiming to enhance understanding of non-human languages and foster a transformative relationship with nature while contributin...

Professional Services
11-50
Founded 2018

Description

  • Perform precise audio annotation of bioacoustic data, including vocalization onsets and offsets, species identification, and call type classification.
  • Annotate related modalities such as voice notes and video when needed.
  • Test annotation software and user interfaces and provide feedback to improve the data pipeline.
  • Develop and use software to validate annotation quality.
  • Integrate and curate datasets within existing data infrastructure.
  • Contribute to scientific publications by describing annotation methods in writing.
  • Collaborate with researchers to interpret data and support scientific analysis.
  • Attend regular team meetings and discussions.

Requirements

  • Must be based in the United States and available for a remote, 1-year fixed-term contract.
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as computer science, marine biology, zoology, acoustics, or environmental science, or equivalent experience.
  • Solid background handling and interpreting acoustic data, with familiarity with data collection protocols and common formats.
  • Experience with tools like Raven is advantageous.
  • Comfortable writing Python code to review annotations, summarize datasets with figures, and integrate datasets into a data platform.
  • Able to navigate software interfaces and interested in improving tool usability.
  • High attention to detail and patience for deep-focus work.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for describing methods and giving clear feedback.
  • Enthusiasm for repetitive annotation work and listening to a variety of animal sounds.

Benefits

  • $25 USD per hour compensation.
  • Up to 30 hours per week.
  • Remote work.
  • Equal employment opportunity commitment across all protected characteristics.
  • Rolling application review.
  • Interview process with an initial screening, researcher interview, and technical assessment.

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