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Math Research Assistant

Brigham Young University–Hawaii
BYU–Hawaii, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2025

About the role

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.

Work Experience:

Advanced

Work Experience Description:

Designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training. Best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field.

Job Summary

The student will do research with Dr. Pham in one or more problems in Mathematical Modelling. The student will have hands-on experience with modelling a real-life problem such as random birth process, fluid flows, convection, diffusion, analyzing the model analytically, and then simulating it on the computer. The required background is Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability/Statistics. Some programming experience with Mathematica or Python will be a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

  • Assist with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

  • Perform statistical analyses of data, using computer software.

  • Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Upper-Division Courses Completed

Work Experience

6 Months of Directly Relevant Experience

Physical Demands

Typical office and conservator lab environment

Base Rate Per Hour:

14.50

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Company

Brigham Young University–Hawaii

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