Satellite Imagery & AI Annotation Research Assistant

American University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking multiple student Research Assistants to support a project analyzing solar PV proliferation in the Middle East. Tasks include annotating solar panel locations on high‑resolution satellite images and helping train deep learning models for panel detection, with opportunities to train others in online annotation workflows.

Position is part-time (5–8 hours/week) for October 10, 2026 – May 15, 2027 and open to enrolled AU students.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Satellite imagery

Deep learning

Annotation workflows

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking multiple student Research Assistants to support a project analyzing solar PV proliferation in the Middle East. Tasks include annotating solar panel locations on high‑resolution satellite images and helping train deep learning models for panel detection, with opportunities to train others in online annotation workflows.

Position is part-time (5–8 hours/week) for October 10, 2026 – May 15, 2027 and open to enrolled AU students.