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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Penn State University

Undergraduate Research AssistantThe 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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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