Temporary Researcher

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA is seeking a temporary researcher to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department.

You will contribute to developing a wound infection screener and care recommender app, using deep learning on photographs and thermal images, and collaborate on data analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong mobile and wound server programming background to build a wound infection screener and care recommender app.
• Server capable of robustly serving deep learning requests from mobile devices.
• Experience with wound analysis algorithms using deep learning on photographs and thermal images.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background to build the app.
• Assist with analysis of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning on images (photographs and thermal).
• Analyze collected data to research and develop infection wound care recommendation algorithms.

Skills

Mobile programming

Wound server programming

Deep learning

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Researcher

Location

Worcester

Department

Computer Science - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department at WPI.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background required to produce a robust wound infection screener and care recommender app with a server that can robustly serve deep learning requests from mobile devices.
• Assist with analysis of the development of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning using photographs and thermal images, and on machine learning models that combine visual images and thermal images to detect infection more accurately.
• Analyze the collected data to assist in researching and developing the infection wound care recommendation algorithms and machine learning methods.

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly pay rate is $25 per hour. This is a temporary 20 hour per week position.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About WPI

WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.