Imagery Analysis Research Assistant (Student)
- Pay
- $18 per hour
- Location
- Main Campus (Washington, DC · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 16 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Image annotation
- Attention to detail
Also useful
- Satellite imagery analysis
- Computer vision
- Deep learning
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Remote sensing
About the role
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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- Department: College of Arts & Sciences
- Time Type: Part time
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Prof Alonzo seeks multiple research assistants to work on a project trying to understand the proliferation of solar pv technology in the Middle East. This project makes use of 30 cm resolution satellite imagery from 2021 and 2025 over Lebanon and Jordan. The main job is to help train and validate deep learning, computer vision models tasked with locating and measuring solar panels.
Essential Functions
- Annotate the locations and sizes of solar panel arrays in Jordan and Lebanon on high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Assist in training and validation of deep learning models for solar panel location.
- Train others in online annotation workflows.
- Other tasks on this project as requested.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Part-time.
- 5 - 8 hours per week.
Salary Range
- $18.40 per hour.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Start and end date: October 10, 2026 - May 15, 2027.
Other Details
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
From American's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 25, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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