Student Data Specialist

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 10/19/2026

Posting Date: 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EOO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.50

Position Summary:

The Student Data Scientist will use AI image classification tools to identify the animals in images collected by game cameras. Using these image data, the project will quantify how often animal species visit sites and how long each visit lasts. The student will also organize the images and the resulting data so they are accurate, easy to find, and ready for analysis. Students can work 15 to 20 hours per week, depending on their availability. Work hours are flexible and fall between 9 am and 5 pm.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Program functions in R or Python to process game camera images.
• Run AI image classification models to identify the animals in each image.
• Review model output and correct classifications as needed.
• Organize image files using a consistent folder structure and file naming system.
• Compile and maintain classification results and image data in clean, documented datasets.
• Document code and workflows so the work can be reproduced.
• Report progress and any problems to the supervisor on a regular basis

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

Current graduate student preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Ability to work independently and communicate proactively. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are needed. Experience in AI image classification is needed. Significant programming experience in R or Python preferred.

Physical Demands:

Sitting for extended period of time in front of computer

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a requirement of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Ania Majewska

Recruitment Contact Email: majewska@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-1741

Organization

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.