CIRES / NCAI Ocean Video AI Project Manager

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado in Boulder has an opening for an ocean video project manager working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI).

CIRES is looking for a scientific project manager to design and implement artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) solutions for NOAA ocean video data management and video data reusability, including developing oceanographic imagery algorithms for metadata and improving the AI-readiness of ocean video data. The candidate will work with the oceanographic community to develop guidance and tools for AI/ML video annotation, and develop best practices for sharing and integrating information extracted from cloud-based AI/ML ocean video tools and algorithms. Efforts would incorporate ongoing NOAA work with ocean video annotation partners and tools, including: Kitware’s Video and Image Analytics for Marine Environments (VIAME), CVision AI’s Tator, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Video Annotation and Referencing System (VARS), Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE), FathomNet, Ocean Network Canada’s SeaTube, and others. The goal is to help make ocean video data and metadata AI ready, support and enable cloud computing on ocean video data, improve and coordinate NOAA use of AI/ML for video annotations across NOAA Line Offices using industry applications, and help improve ocean video discovery and access.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are

Who We Are

At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

As a program in the formulation stage, the NCAI development team is made up of members from several of NOAA’s Line Offices. With functionalities distributed across NOAA, the Center is programmatically organized under the National Centers for Environment Information (NCEI). NCAI teams develop and further the mission and vision of the organization. They volunteer their time to create a new environment within NOAA to further the knowledge and skills of the workforce, and promote collaboration in scientific development, both within the organization, and with external partners and stakeholders. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Work with the community to develop guidance and tools for AI/ML ocean video annotation. (50%)
  • Develop best practices for sharing and integrating information extracted from cloud-based AI/ML ocean video tools and algorithms. (20%)
  • Help develop plans for managing ocean video in the cloud, including ingest, metadata, archive, search, access, and making the video AI ready. (20%)
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on ocean video annotation. (5%)
  • Supervise and mentor other CIRES employees and student workers. (5%)

 What You Should Know

What You Should Know

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please note that those applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
  • Given project deliverables, the targeted start date for this position is 1 January 2025
  • If you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.

 What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

  • CIRES offers a generous and comprehensive compensation package.
  • The annual hiring salary range for this position is $76,200 – $116,200. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
  • Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.
  • This position can accommodate a fully remote or hybrid work modality.
  • Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News.
  • As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system, which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
  • CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.

 Benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder. Be Statements

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be supportive. Be Boulder. What We Require

What We Require

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Earth sciences, oceanography, or related field.
  • Experience collecting and/or annotating ocean video data.
  • Project management experience.

 What You Will Need

What You Will Need

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML.
  • Strong networking skills to collaborate with NOAA offices and other partners.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

 What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

Please note that while the position details both required and preferred skills and experience, we invite applicants to apply even if they do not have the preferred skills and experience outlined in this section. If you meet the requirements and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on the job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

  • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS) terminology.
  • Familiarity with VIAME, Tator, VARS, MARE, FathomNet, SeaTube, or other ocean video annotation packages.
  • Experience with AI/ML training datasets.
  • Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.
  • A strong desire to learn and apply new skills and technologies, in particular those related to cloud technologies.

 Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume or CV.
  2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and how this position aligns with your research interests.
  3. If you are selected as a finalist for this position, you will be asked to provide contact information for 5 professional references (2 must be supervisors/professors) who will complete a SkillSurvey questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online automated reference check solution. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee members.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This position will close on October 18, 2924.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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