About the role
Location: Worcester · Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-05-20 · Reference: R0003449
JOB TITLE
Temporary Researcher
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Computer Science - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department at WPI.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background required to produce a robust wound infection screener and care recommender app with a server that can robustly serve deep learning requests from mobile devices.
Assist with analysis of the development of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning using photographs and thermal images, and on machine learning models that combine visual images and thermal images to detect infection more accurately.
Hourly pay rate is $25 per hour. This is a temporary 20 hour per week position.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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