Satellite Imagery Analyst
Integrated Statistics is looking for a Satellite Imagery
Analyst to contribute to research focused on utilizing very
high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery for monitoring and
conservation of the North Atlantic right whale. This position will
support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Whale Ecology Branch.
The Satellite Imagery Analyst will work in collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team, leading a project that includes analysis
of VHR satellite imagery to assess its utility in detecting right
whales and other species, particularly in comparison with other
survey platforms and under varying environmental conditions. The
Satellite Imagery Analyst will work closely with the interagency
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Animals (GAIA)
collaboration and will contribute to advancing our understanding
of marine mammal distribution using cutting-edge technology and
analysis techniques.
The goals of this project are to:
- Compare the effectiveness of right whale detection from VHR
satellite imagery with data collected from other observation
platforms (e.g. aircraft, vessels, acoustics).
- Evaluate the suitability and performance of VHR satellite
imagery for whale detection in varying environmental conditions,
including sea state, cloud cover, and glare, to determine its
practical applicability for marine mammal research, particularly
in the US northeast region.
Responsibilities
The duties of the Satellite Imagery Analyst include:
- Collaborating with the research team to develop and refine the
annotation platform and backend databases for efficient data
management.
- Conducting comprehensive analysis of annotated imagery to
assess the accuracy of right whale detection and quantify the
impact of environmental conditions.
- Collaborating with team members to integrate results from VHR
satellite imagery analysis with data from other observation
platforms.
- Designing a study to evaluate challenges and strengths of
different approaches for marine mammal data collection by
comparing results from VHR imagery to vessel/aircraft/acoustics
at both an inshore and offshore location.
- Writing a peer-reviewed publication with the research team and
identifying an appropriate venue for publication. There may be
opportunities to participate in presenting work in scientific
conference venues as well.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's or PhD in Data Science, Remote Sensing, Geospatial
Science, Marine Biology, or related field.
- Strong background in satellite image analysis, remote
sensing, and image annotation is required.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous statistical
analyses on large datasets is required.
- Experience with processing Maxar imagery, particularly level
1B, is very beneficial.
- Experience detecting wildlife in satellite imagery,
conducting marine mammal aerial surveys is required.
- Experience in processing drone and/or aerial survey imagery
is beneficial.
- Proficiency in geospatial software and programming languages
(ArcGIS, Python, GDAL, R) for image analysis and data
processing is very beneficial.
- Experience with machine learning and computer vision
techniques is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services
cloud computing is beneficial.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
demonstrated writing skills and history of successful delivery
of timely and clearly written communication are required.
- Ability to work independently and to work effectively in a
team setting.
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) for one year, with the
possibility of extension. The rate of pay is approximately
$33-38/hr, depending on skills and experience, and the position is
eligible for the benefits described on the Integrated Statistics
website. Preferred start date is January 2024. Partially remote work
may be a possibility for an exceptional candidate. To apply for this
position, go to
https://jobs.intstats.com/JobDetails.jsp?jobListingId=310 or visit
www.integratedstatistics.com, click Employment Opportunities, click
the job name and click the Apply Here link.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its
obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to
taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment
qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled
veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans.
For assistance with accessibility of applications, posters, forms,
and/or documents, please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Cell: (508) 648-8308
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Cell: (508) 648-8308
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841