Department of Mathematics Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

About the role

The Department of Mathematics at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) seeks qualified undergraduate students to serve as Research Assistants. These positions support faculty-led research projects in areas including algebra, combinatorics, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty with research-related tasks including data gathering, literature review, and computational experiments.
• Aid in the preparation of research notes, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct exploratory work using computer algebra software and proof assistants such as Lean.
• Attend meetings with the faculty mentor to discuss research progress and goals.
• Maintain regular communication with the supervising faculty member.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student in an undergraduate program at CSUSB.
• Enrollment as an undergraduate Mathematics major in good standing (or closely related major).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, particularly in algebra or combinatorics.
• Ability to read and understand mathematical texts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Must be eligible to work on campus and successfully complete hiring paperwork.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience with computer algebra software and familiarity with formal proof assistants.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time, up to 20 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined in coordination with the supervisor.