Azura is seeking a full- or part-time skilled analyst to advance machine learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) models to support the Protected Species Division (Conservation Ecology Branch) of the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). This role supports image-based line transect abundance estimates for marine mammals and sea turtles derived from imagery collected during crewed aerial surveys. The successful candidate will be responsible for training, refining, and testing ML/AI models for animal detection. This role also includes contributing to the development of the data management and processing workflow, starting from the point of data collection. Experience with VIAME, an open-source computer vision software platform for do-it-yourself artificial intelligence, is highly preferred, as images have already been annotated within this platform. Consideration may be given to candidates with experience in alternative model development platforms. *Position:* Machine Learning Model Developer *Work Schedule:* Full time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) or part time *Location: *Remote or NEFSC lab in Woods Hole, Massachusetts *Link to Full Job Announcement:* https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/azura-consulting-llc-machine-learning-model-... *Application Deadline:* January 31, 2026 Azura Consulting LLC (Azura) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. We strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply for this position. Azura is a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We offer 'big city' resources with 'small town' customer service. We specialize in protected species research, conservation, and management. Please see our website for more information: azuraco.com -- *Amy D. Whitt, M.E.M.* CEO, Senior Scientist Azura Consulting LLC WOSB | EDWOSB *c* 870-919-2636 *o* 972-905-1416 www.azuraco.com