Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant Position Type Student Division Academic Affairs Department Mathematics

Job Description

Angelo State University's Department of Mathematics is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics or Computer Science to join a research team working on a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project in Graph and Matroid Theory. The selected students will work closely with faculty from ASU to complete research in these areas and other topics of interest to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in building and testing a library of SZF-matroidal graphs and SZF-realizable matroids

* Support development of software tools and design tests under faculty guidance

* Participate in and contribute to research discussions

* Typeset mathematical proofs and exposition

* Read and check mathematical writing for clarity and correctness

* Collaboration on publications and conference presentations

* Present findings in reports, posters, papers, or conferences

For more information, contact:

Dr. Dennis Hall

Assoc. Prof., Department of Mathematics

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Dr. Simon Pfeil

Assoc. Prof., Department of Mathematics

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Dr. Jesse Taylor

Prof., Department of Mathematics

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Required Qualifications

* U.S. citizenship required in accordance with federal contract requirements

* Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Mathematics or Computer Science program, or related program

* All students who are awarded assistantships must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate coursework at Angelo State during the terms of their appointments.

* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

* Strong interest in combinatorics and mathematics research

Preferred Qualifications

* Coursework or experience in writing mathematical proofs

* Coursework or experience in discrete mathematics, graph theory, or combinatorics

* Knowledge of Python, Sage, or LaTeX

* A willingness to learn new mathematical and computational techniques

Physical Demands Salary $14 / hour EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies 2-6 Open Date 01/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Attach a brief statement of interest (1 paragraph) explaining why you want to join the project and how it aligns with your interests or goals in the "Other Documents" section.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.