research assistant - Milledgeville, GA, United States - Georgia College & State University

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Job Summary

The student research assistant will work on a research project in applied mathematics. The project will require writing computer codes mostly in MATLAB to simulate and analyze data.

It will also involve doing mathematical calculations and may require using Maple, a computer algebra system, and other numerical software packages.

The selected candidate should be willing to write and test codes as well as adapt/modify existing codes.

Responsibilities

Research - 100

Write computational codes to generate and analyze data relevant to the project, plot, tabulate and collect the results.

Use other numerical tools and software packages as required and present their summarized findings to the faculty mentor every week.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma. The applicant has successfully completed Calculus II and at least one course in Computer Science.

Required Experience

Enrolled at Georgia College.

Applicant should be highly motivated who is comfortable with calculus, basic matrix manipulations, basic statistical ideas, and has introductory programming skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Successfully completed a course in Differential Equations and a course in programming.

Preferred Experience

Has experience in computer programming in Java, C+, C++, Python or MATLAB.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


ABILITIES
Ability to learn and adapt according to the requirements of the project. Must be able to follow through with all responsibilities in the assigned tasks.


SKILLS

Has experimentation and problem-solving skills with good reasoning abilities, has willingness to learn, is attentive to details, and is methodical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee.

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel