Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for undergraduate research in applied mathematics during Fall 2024 on the theme Inverse Problems in Signal and Image Processing. The successful applicant for this position will help in designing, developing and testing mathematical theory and computational algorithms for a research project in data-driven signal/image processing under the supervision of Drs. Aditya Viswanathan and Yulia Hristova. The project will incorporate elements of applied linear and matrix algebra, numerical analysis, and Fourier analysis, among others. The prerequisite for this project is a course in linear algebra.
Responsibilities*
The key responsibilities of this position are:
- Developing mathematically rigorous theory supporting the research objectives of the project.
- Developing, implementing, and validating computational algorithms using a software package such as MATLAB.
- Documenting research findings through means of project reports and presentations.
- Communicating with investigators and other project participants regularly to report project progress and discuss potential issues/problems.
Required Qualifications*
- Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate student.
- Successful completion of a Linear Algebra course (e.g. Math 227).
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting (access to a computer with internet connectivity required).
- Excellent organizational, analytic, and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Familiarity with the MATLAB programming environment,
- Familiarity using the LaTeX typesetting system,
- Ability to prepare and edit mathematically rigorous reports, presentations and other
- documents
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritize, pay close attention to detail, follow through with tasks, and work as
- part of a team of professionals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Background Screening
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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.