Summer Research Assistant (Student)
About The Position
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. The summer research assistant will support the continued development of the Aquatic Resource Trade in Species (ARTIS) dashboard and related visualization tools for exploring global seafood trade and nutrient flow data. The student will work closely with the research team to design and implement interactive network flow and spatial network visualizations that help communicate complex relationships within global food systems and trade networks. Responsibilities will include prototyping and developing visualization components, integrating visualizations into existing web applications, and assisting with iterative interface design and usability improvements.
Requirements
- Proficiency in JavaScript.
- Experience with D3.js for interactive visualization.
- Familiarity with basic web application stack development.
- Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development is expected.
Nice To Haves
- Students with interests in data visualization, human-computer interaction, geography, environmental systems, or network analysis are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Prototyping and developing visualization components.
- Integrating visualizations into existing web applications.
- Assisting with iterative interface design and usability improvements.
- Other duties assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
