Wildlife AI/ML Data Scientist & Pipelines Architect

University of Vermont; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking an AI/ML Ecosystem Data Analyst to design and implement AI/ML workflows across diverse ecological data sources, including wildlife imagery and geospatial data. The role emphasizes building reproducible pipelines and interfaces for researchers and the public.

You will work with SAL, RSENR, and partners to pursue funding, develop novel AI/ML methods, and advance ecosystem monitoring through AMBER and related initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline and four years related professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in data science, machine learning, and AI applications.
• Strong proficiency in relational database design and management, including SQLite and Postgres.
• Experience with APIs, web services, Power Automate, Teams, and SharePoint for workflow integration.
• Strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific productivity.
• Experience managing complex technical or research projects, including grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ecological data and design, build, and operationalize AI/ML workflows collecting and processing heterogeneous data sources.
• Develop, train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models for mapping, classification, and detection of wildlife and features.
• Build data pipelines, databases, and interfaces (R Shiny or similar) for reproducible, maintainable results.
• Collaborate with SAL and RSENR, pursue outside funding opportunities, and support AMBER program oversight.
• Partner with geospatial analysts and development leads on R&D of new AI/ML methods and models.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

AI applications

Relational databases

APIs

Power Automate

Teams

SharePoint

R

Python

Cloud-native infra

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related discipline

Tools

SQLite

PostgreSQL

APIs

Power Automate

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

University of Vermont is seeking an AI/ML Ecosystem Data Analyst to design and implement AI/ML workflows across diverse ecological data sources, including wildlife imagery and geospatial data. The role emphasizes building reproducible pipelines and interfaces for researchers and the public.

You will work with SAL, RSENR, and partners to pursue funding, develop novel AI/ML methods, and advance ecosystem monitoring through AMBER and related initiatives.