Barbara Furdi
@barbarafurdi
Slovenian language specialist and generative AI trainer applying annotation and scientific coding experience to evaluate AI-generated content.
SloveniaWhat I'm looking for
At the Department of Cognitive Biology, University of Vienna, I segmented MRI brain images using FSL and coded animal behaviour from video recordings using BORIS. I also developed a developmental staging table published in Herpetology Notes.
At the University of Ljubljana, I contributed to a project on psychosocial factors associated with aggression in dogs. I conducted standardised behavioural assessments and coded observations using a predefined ethogram.
I'm currently completing an MSc in Cognitive Science after earning a BSc in Biology from the University of Ljubljana. I bring native-level Slovenian and Croatian, fluent English, and experience in manual annotation, image analysis, and quality checking against detailed guidelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Associate
Gomboca boutique
Jan 2017 - Dec 2026 (9 years 11 months)
Provided customer advice and product recommendations in retail environments.
Cave Tour Guide
Postojnska jama d.d.
Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 (10 months)
Guided international visitor groups and communicated scientific and natural history information clearly to diverse audiences.
Sales Associate
Müller
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Provided customer advice and product recommendations in retail environments.
Manually segmented MRI brain images and performed image analysis using FSL. Coded animal behavior from video recordings using BORIS and conducted DNA sampling, PCR, and microsatellite genotyping.
Research Apprenticeship
University of Ljubljana
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)
Contributed to a project investigating psychosocial factors associated with aggression in dogs. Prepared and conducted standardized behavioral assessments and coded behavioral observations using a predefined ethogram.
Field Research Camps
Slovenia and Croatia
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Identified and catalogued species using scientific identification keys.
Biological Field Trip
Costa Rica
Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)
Collected, preserved, and photographed plant specimens as part of an international team.
IAESTE Research Internship
Federal University of Ouro Preto
Oct 2017 - Dec 2017 (2 months)
Investigated emotional responses to medical images using the Self-Assessment Manikin, a picture-based emotion assessment tool.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ljubljana
Master of Science, Cognitive Science
2018 -
Pursuing an MSc in Cognitive Science with a thesis on label–referent learning from vocoded speech in infants.
University of Ljubljana
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2014 - 2018
Earned a BSc in Biology, including an exchange semester at the University of Oslo.
Gymnasium Josip Štolcer Slavenski
High School Diploma, General Education
2010 - 2014
Completed secondary education at Gymnasium Josip Štolcer Slavenski.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SloveniaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Interested in hiring Barbara?
You can contact Barbara and 600K+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message BarbaraGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 1,000,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
