Machine Learning for Geospatial Analysis

3 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Microsoft Full time

Microsoft Corporation (commonly referred to as Microsoft or MS) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services.


Employment type:
Internship

Summary

To be able to work independently and conduct high-quality research under the mentorship of a senior researcher within MARI.

Evaluate and experiment with various machine learning models, frameworks, and techniques to build a flood prediction model.

To collaborate successfully with MARI researchers, other interns, PhD students, post docs, professors, and industry partners to produce outstanding research.

To contribute to a high-quality publication in a top peer reviewed journal or conference.
Communicate research findings through presentations and engaging with the academic and research communities.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in, or recently completed a PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Geospatial analytics, or a related STEM field.

Must have at least 2 years of experience with modelling in Python.
Must have at least 2 years of experience with machine learning models.

Other Requirements

Experience working with satellite imagery data and geospatial analysis.
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

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