Imagery Analysis Research Assistant (Student)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

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

• This position is available only to enrolled American

University students.

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