Undergraduate Research Asst.

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The CHAOS group led by Dr. Aaron Hill is seeking a motivated undergraduate research assistant to conduct research in aviation weather hazards and artificial intelligence/machine learning. The student selected for this project will gather, organize, and prepare weather hazard datasets to later train predictive models that will anticipate and predict hazards multiple days in advance. The student chosen will use data analysis tools, primarily with Python, to quantify hazard climatologies and observational biases, and relate past hazardous weather to environmental variables important for prediction.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in at least 2 Terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma (i.e., a rising Sophomore student)
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Must have attained a C or greater in METR 1313
• Ability to operate a personal computer

Nice To Haves

• Skill in communicating effectively
• Skill in organizing, compiling, and recording information accurately
• Knowledge of and skill in Python programming
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and prepare weather hazard datasets
• Train predictive models to anticipate and predict hazards multiple days in advance
• Use data analysis tools, primarily with Python, to quantify hazard climatologies and observational biases
• Relate past hazardous weather to environmental variables important for prediction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree