Job Description
Job Title Research Assistant
Agency Texas A&M University
Department Mathematics
Proposed Minimum Salary $21.64 hourly
Job Location College Station, Texas
Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description Here's a Glimpse of the Job The
Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of Professor Jean-Luc Guermond and play a key role in advancing research on magnetohydrodynamic flow in heterogeneous media. This position involves assisting in the development of specialized software to simulate three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic flows, as well as planning and executing specific phases of the research project.
Opportunities to Contribute - Coordinates the scheduling of mathematics research on magnetohydrodynamics flow.
- Develops procedures, monitors timelines, and identifies issues.
- Publishing results through professional outlets.
- Prepares reports and database queries on select Texas A&M systems pertaining to research conducted about magnetohydrodynamics flow.
Qualifications - Appropriate bachelor's degree in physics or related field.
- Ability to move up to 10 lbs. with assistance.
- Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess: - 4 months of research assistant experience.
- The candidate must have excellent knowledge of magneto-hydrodynamics and the elementary mathematical theory for these partial differential equations.
- The individual must be able to immediately program in the software SFEMaNS using object-oriented Fortran 2033 and MPI.
- The individual must be familiar with the linear algebra parallel library PESTSc.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of office software.
- Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Salary: $21.64 per hour
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What you need to do Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume'/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
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The Department of Mathematics within the College of Arts of Sciences plays a fundamental role in any area of human activity, from purely scientific enterprises to the financial and business world. The analytical and quantitative skills acquired with rigorous mathematical training provide great career opportunities, including jobs in academia, industry and government labs, actuarial companies, the financial market, high-tech and computer-security companies, conservation and environmental agencies, energy, and many others. To learn more about us, please visit our website at
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