About the role#
Prof. Alonzo is hiring multiple research assistants to study the growth of solar photovoltaic technology in the Middle East. You will work with satellite imagery from 2021 and 2025 to track solar panel installations in Jordan and Lebanon.
What you'll do#
- Annotate the locations and sizes of solar panel arrays using high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Help train and validate deep learning computer vision models.
- Teach other team members how to use online annotation workflows.
- Assist with additional project tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be an enrolled student at American University.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at the American University main campus in Washington, DC.
- The position is part-time, requiring 5 to 8 hours per week.
- The term runs from October 10, 2026, through May 15, 2027.
- Pay is $18.40 per hour.
About American University
American University is a higher education institution based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1893, the school holds a charter from Congress with a focus on public service. It operates several academic divisions including the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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