Imagery Analysis Research Assistant (Student)
About The Position
Prof. Alonzo seeks multiple student research assistants for a project investigating the proliferation of solar photovoltaic technology in the Middle East. The project uses 30 cm-resolution satellite imagery from 2021 and 2025 covering Lebanon and Jordan. Research assistants will help train and validate deep learning and computer vision models designed to locate and measure solar panels. This part-time position is available only to enrolled American University students and is expected to require 5–8 hours per week. The stated start and end dates are October 10, 2026, and May 15, 2027, respectively. The salary is $18.40 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be an enrolled American University student.
Responsibilities
- Annotate the locations and sizes of solar panel arrays in Jordan and Lebanon using high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Assist with training and validation of deep learning models for solar panel location.
- Train others in online annotation workflows.
- Perform other tasks on the project as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
