Student Research Assistant - SMCS

Competition Number:
69S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Mathematical and Computacional Sciences
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$20.75 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP – August 23, 2024

Dr. Ben Cameron, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, is looking for a student research assistant to work on structural graph theory with algorithmic applications. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Write code for exhaustive computer searches of large sets of graphs to classify them by various properties
  • Optimize existing code bases and algorithms for exhaustive graph generation, especially with parallel processing
  • Investigate new graph families for structures that can lead to efficient graph algorithms

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • The successful candidate will have completed at least two years of a Mathematics of Computer Science Major program
  • Knowledge of Graph Theory and Discrete Mathematics/Combinatorics, and excellent coding skills are essential
  • Students should have (at a minimum) completed UPEI's CS 2920 and Math 2420 (or their equivalents)
  • Strong mathematical problem solving abilities is essential
  • Evidence to support this, including participation in math competitions like the Putnam will be considered an asset
  • Completion of any of the following courses will be considered assets: CS 3610, CS3520, MCS 3320, MATH 2720, MATH 3430, MATH 3710
  • Students must include their grades in these courses with their applications, and by applying, give consent for the Associate Dean of School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences to verify these grades through UPEI's online course management system

 

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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