The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Merced, invites applications for a Junior Specialist position beginning July 1st, 2024. The successful candidate is expected to be a senior undergraduate student and will be engaged in research on the study of Chaotic Hamiltonian systems through the use of Geometric Numerical Integrators under the supervision of Dr. Andy Wan.

The Junior Specialist will contribute in original research on the design and implementation of novel geometric numerical integrators to study Lyapunov exponent estimation for chaotic Hamiltonian systems. The Junior Specialist will also be involved in the theoretical analysis of the results and as well as implementation of efficient, reproducible and open-sourced code. Moreover, the candidate is expected to disseminate research results and relevant literature to Dr. Wan's research group and be involved in writing and editing a research manuscript to be submitted for publication by the end of the summer.

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics or related field of study; or equivalent research experience that includes the following:

• Strong background in linear algebra, differential equations and numerical methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Background in programming in open-sourced environment

• Completed at least three year of undergraduate studies but no more than four years
• Strong background in dynamical systems and classical mechanics
• Experience in typing scientific reports using LaTeX

• Programming experience in Python/Jupyter Notebook and GitHub
• Strong mathematical background in topology, real analysis and/or functional analysis
• Additional background/experience in classical mechanics, chaotic systems and computation of Lyapunov exponents and Poincare sections

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.