The Department of Mathematics at MIT has an opening for a 12-week research internship during the summer of 2010. The successful applicant is expected to work on a collaborative project funded by the US National Science Foundation on Wave Computations in Phase-Space. A summary of this initiative is here.

This position is intended for people who have received a bachelor's degree or equivalent by the time of the internship.

The firm deadline is January 15, 2010. Late applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to a student in mathematics or computational mathematics, with a strong academic record. Familiarity with partial differential equations, numerical analysis, and experience with C, C++, Matlab, or Fortran are preferred. The internship is normally not suited for students in electrical engineering, computer science, or business administration.

A stipend will be provided to cover travel and local expenses. The internship can take place during the summer of 2010, but there is some flexibility in the dates.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, CV, transcripts (past grade sheets), and at least one letter of recommendation by email.

The documents should be in English. The cover letter should detail the candidate's academic interests, dates he/she would be available, and possible career plans. MIT is an equal-opportunity employer; women, minorities, and nonresident aliens are all encouraged to apply.