Undergraduate Research Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for Undergraduate Research Assistants in the Department of Mathematics. Candidates will explore mathematical models in topics like surface dynamics, population interactions, or visualization of mechanical systems, using experiments, modeling, simulations, and analysis.

Preference is given to those with lab experience or video image processing; applications are reviewed as submitted and until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Selected candidates will work in interdisciplinary research involving development of mathematical models in one of the following areas as specified in the application: liquid droplet motion on complex surfaces; behavioral interactions in population dynamics of saltwater crustaceans, including game theoretic approaches; visualization of complex mechanical systems such as hanging chain or sandpile dynamics.
• Experience with laboratory experiments and/or video image processing is preferred but not required.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled.

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Mathematics in the Eberly College of Science has vacancies available for Undergraduate Research Assistants. The selected candidates will work in interdisciplinary research involving the development of mathematical models in one of the following areas, which should be specified in the application: 1) liquid droplet motion on complex surfaces; 2) behavioral interactions in population dynamics of saltwater crustaceans, including game theoretic approaches; 3) visualization of complex mechanical systems such as hanging chain or sandpile dynamics. Students will explore one of these areas via experiments, mathematical modeling, computer simulations, and analysis. Experience with laboratory experiments and or video image processing will be given preference but is not a requirement. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled.

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