Summer Research Assistant (Student)

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Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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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​Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 17 - 18 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Applicants should have 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.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Students with interests in data visualization, human-computer interaction, geography, environmental systems, or network analysis are especially encouraged to apply.

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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