STUDENT-Research Assistant- MATH
About The Position
The student research assistant will support the initial development of a research project in computational social choice theory, an interdisciplinary field spanning computer science, mathematics, economics, and political science. The primary responsibility is to conduct a structured review of scholarly literature in the area. The student will learn foundational social choice theory through assigned readings and guidance from the faculty supervisor, then build familiarity with current research topics and methodologies. The student will identify, locate, and read relevant research articles, prepare brief summaries of key findings and open questions, and share promising directions for further investigation. The position aims to map existing literature, identify opportunities for undergraduate research projects, and assist the faculty supervisor in evaluating potential avenues for future research.
Requirements
- Strong reading skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar technical material independently.
Responsibilities
- Learn foundational concepts in social choice theory through assigned readings and faculty guidance.
- Develop familiarity with current research topics and methodologies.
- Identify, locate, and read relevant research articles.
- Prepare brief summaries of key findings and open questions.
- Share promising directions for further investigation.
- Help map existing literature and identify potential undergraduate research projects.
- Assist the faculty supervisor in evaluating potential future research avenues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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