Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

NC State University; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

NC State University’s North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies in Asheville invites two temporary student interns to work remotely on a project applying machine learning to environmental observations and satellite data. You will learn state-of-the-art ML models and collaborate with NCICS scientists and NOAA partners.

Ideal candidates are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in CS, statistics, environmental science, math, or related fields and have strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Direct experience with applied machine learning and/or large language models (LLM).
• Experience performing statistical analyses.
• Experience working with environmental data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as make positive team contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assist NCICS scientists and NOAA collaborators on ML-based analyses of environmental observations and satellite data.
• Learn and apply state-of-the-art ML models and tools for environmental data analytics.
• Collaborate with interns to contribute to project milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate findings clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Applied ML

LLM

Statistical analyses

Environmental data

Verbal & written comms

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS/Statistics/Env Sci/Math/Engineering etc.

Pursuing graduate degree

Job description

The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies ( NCICS ) in Asheville, NC is currently seeking two temporary student interns to work remotely on a new project.

This internship will involve working with NCICS scientists and NOAA collaborators in the application of machine learning techniques to analyze environmental observations and satellite data, with the goal of improving understanding of extreme event impacts in communities in the southeastern U.S. The student(s) will collaborate with other interns during the project to learn state-of-the-art machine learning models and tools, as well as other advanced data analytics skills.

Is Time Limited

Is Time Limited No

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Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department NC Institute for Climate Studies

System Information

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Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday-Friday

Other Work/Responsibilities

High school diploma, or equivalent, and college coursework pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, statistics, environmental science, mathematics, engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.

Department Required Skills

• Direct experience with applied machine learning and/or large language models ( LLM ).
• Experience performing statistical analyses.
• Experience working with environmental data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work independently as well as make positive team contributions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Meterology, Atmospheric Science, or Related Field and pursuing a graduate degree

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• How did you learn of this opportunity?
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• Please describe your experience with the following: research data management, machine learning, and cloud computing.

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Required Documents
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