Student Employee - Research Assistants for Dr. Giuseppe Martone

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600247ST Title Student Employee - Research Assistants for Dr. Giuseppe Martone Employee Class Student employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Mathematics and Statistics Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 12 hours a week Hiring Rate

$15.00

Preferred Student Classification

Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position

Student workers will actively participate in a grant-funded 15-week research project in Geometry and Topology, managed by Dr. Giuseppe Martone. The team will produce numerical approximations of the weighted entropy of two distinct hyperbolic structures on a one-holed torus. Three (3) positions are available.

Responsibilities:

• Research: Conduct research in hyperbolic geometry.
• Team meetings: Actively participate in in-person weekly team meetings.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to ensure the project's success.
• Project Management: Maintain organized records of research and data. Meet project deadlines and milestones as outlined by the project team.
• Final report: Significantly and extensively contribute to the writing of the final project report.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in Mathematics.
• Familiarity with Linear Algebra (e.g. matrix multiplication, eigenvalues) is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with computational software (e.g. Mathematica, Python) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Other Requirements for the Position Open Date 06/01/2026 Position Number 9N9293-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Jayde Casper, Assistant to the Chair Contact Phone 936.294.1563 Contact Email jxc265@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Lee Drain Building # 420 Contact Fax 936.294.1882 Contact Instructions Summary

Please contact Jayde Casper with any questions regarding this posting.

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EEO Statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Supplemental Questions

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• • Are you currently enrolled or going to be enrolled in an upcoming semester?
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