STUDENT-Research Assistant- MATH

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

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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 role begins with learning foundational social choice theory through assigned readings and guidance from the faculty supervisor, followed by developing familiarity with current research topics and methodologies.

The assistant 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 work will help map the existing literature, identify opportunities for undergraduate research projects, and help the faculty supervisor evaluate potential avenues for future research. The position requires strong reading and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn unfamiliar technical material independently.

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 in computational social choice theory.
• Identify, locate, and read relevant research articles.
• Prepare brief summaries of key findings and open questions.
• Share promising directions for further investigation.
• Help map the existing literature and identify possible undergraduate research projects.
• Assist the faculty supervisor in evaluating potential directions for future research.

Benefits

• Meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills.
• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings and foster personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed