Summer HRT Student Researcher (NSF Grant)

Summer HRT Student Researcher (NSF Grant) Bridgewater State University, United States about 6 hours ago

Location:

Bridgewater, MASSACHUSETTS

Deadline:

30 Jun 2026 Posting Details Position Information Title Summer HRT Student Researcher (NSF Grant) Position Description The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. This position supports undergraduate summer research in mathematics as part of an NSF-funded project in abstract, applied, and computational harmonic analysis. Students may work on one of two research directions: 1. One project focuses on the classification problem for five-interval wavelet sets. This includes computational and theoretical work related to finite unions of intervals that tile the real line under both translation and dilation. Possible tasks include building a web-based visualization tool for candidate wavelet sets, testing geometric tiling conditions, exploring examples computationally, and assisting with classification work through computation, pattern detection, symbolic experimentation, and mathematical reasoning. 2. A second project focuses on a four-point subproblem related to the HRT Conjecture. This work combines advanced mathematical reading with the use of large language models and the Lean proof assistant to help organize, formalize, and verify mathematical arguments. Students in this direction will contribute to a careful workflow at the interface of abstract mathematics, symbolic logic, and computation. Preferred Qualifications We are especially interested in strong undergraduate students who are mathematically mature, reliable, creative, and excited to work on challenging open problems. Preference will be given to students with strength in proof-based mathematics. Some computational or programming experience is helpful, though not required for every aspect of the work. Students interested in the HRT project should be willing to learn formal proof methods and work carefully with symbolic and computational tools. Relevant backgrounds may include real analysis, abstract algebra, harmonic analysis, number theory, mathematical computing, formal methods, theoretical computer science, and scientific writing. Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer. EEO Statement Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Hourly Rate $18.00 Posting Detail Information Posting Number Stu05686P Open Date Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact: Vignon Oussa voussabridgew