Job Description

Description

Job title:

Calculus Experience Support Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job type:

Part time

Job Title:

Calculus Experience Support Undergraduate Research Assistant

Number of positions:

2

Job start date:

Available immediately

Job location:

Remote, with some in-person meetings on campus

Job description:

Under the supervision of Dr. Jerrod Smith the undergraduate student research assistants will provide research support to conduct focus groups (note taking, summarizing discussion points). Under the supervision of Prof. Claudia Mahler the undergraduate student research assistants will implement revisions to calculus course materials and assessments.

This position will work primarily remotely, with some regular on-site and/or remote meetings with the research team and supervisors. Student focus groups will take place on-site.

The research assistant will support a range of activities including, but not limited to:

Facilitate focus groups, including taking notes and summarizing discussions. Work with a team to develop and revise calculus assessments and course materials. Other duties as assigned. Specific goals, accountabilities and deliverables will be set at the time of appointment.

Job requirements:

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Calgary. Work independently to manage time and complete multiple complex tasks. Provide regular and timely updates on progress, seek guidance and advice when needed. Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Strong qualitative research skills (e.g. accurate note taking, conducting literature reviews, analyzing and presenting qualitative data). Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, including an ability to summarize and translate qualitative data and findings in reports. Leadership, self-motivation, self-direction, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. Completed MATH 249/265 and MATH 267 (or equivalent). Experience with LaTeX and/or a procedural programming language is an asset.

Salary

: $25/hr

Hours:

95 hours

Fixed term:

December 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (or until 95 hours are completed).

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be an undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Calgary. Preference will be given to MATH/STAT/ACSC/BIST/EDUC undergraduate students with a strong interest in undergraduate mathematics education.

How to Apply

Please submit a single .pdf document with:

Cover letter including a statement of interest for working on the project + comment on experience with LaTeX/coding if applicable (one page). Statement of interest and relationship to mathematics / mathematics education (one-half page). * Resume/CV (maximum 3 pages) this link no later than

November 15, 2025