Data Annotator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• The Data Annotator will be involved in a Google-funded agricultural initiative, serving a dual role: assessing the quality of crop image annotations performed by the annotation team and overseeing the daily operations of the annotators to ensure consistent results and compliance with project timelines.

• Evaluate annotated crop images submitted by the annotators for precision, thoroughness, and uniformity.

• Confirm that detected issues such as pest infestations, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and physical damage are correctly labeled according to the project's annotation guidelines and taxonomy.

• Ensure that images identified as problematic or approved by annotators meet the established quality criteria.

• Offer structured feedback to annotators regarding errors or inconsistencies noted during the review process.

• Organize periodic re-training sessions to ensure the team adheres to annotation standards.

• Facilitate daily check-in calls with the annotator team to communicate task assignments, address questions, and share updates on guidelines.

• Monitor each annotator’s daily output, including the number of images reviewed, tasks completed, and any challenges faced.

• Keep accurate logs and provide regular progress updates to the project team.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD (any year) in Entomology or Plant Pathology from an accredited university or college.

• 1-3 years of experience as a Data Annotator, preferably with a background in image-based annotation projects, though not mandatory.

• Comprehensive understanding of crops, common plant diseases, pest identification, and agronomic terminology.

• Practical experience with image annotation, including tasks such as bounding boxes and classification.

• Basic technical skills to navigate digital platforms are required.

• Proven ability to manage a small team, track individual productivity, and maintain organized records of daily work output.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to conduct team calls, provide effective feedback, and collaborate with the project team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to a functional laptop and a reliable internet connection is mandatory.