Summer Research Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

The Research Assistant student position will work closely with a professor to contribute to research activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education and research. They must possess specific experience in the area of high-resolution remote sensing analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the professor on ongoing research projects.

• Conduct literature reviews and assist in data collection and analysis.

• Build code and methods for high-resolution phenological analysis of urban trees throughout the United States.

• Contribute to the preparation of research publications and presentations.

• Assist in organizing field work, as needed.

• Open source analysis using R and ArcGIS Pro.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $19.50 per hour.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• The start and end dates are May 12th - August 30th.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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