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Summer Research Assistant (Student)

American University
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description:

The Summer Research Assistant will design and collect data, psychophysical experiments both online and in person, and analyze data for image memorability of materials and building computational models.

Essential Functions

  • Design and collect data.
  • Assist with psychophysical experiments both online and in person.
  • Analyze data for image memorability of materials and building computational models.
  • Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

  • Part-time.
  • 25 hours per week.

Salary Range

  • $22.50 per hour.

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.
  • American University is an E-Verify employer.
  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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