Research Associate-Cyber Library, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH

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Research Associate-Cyber Library, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH

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Start Date:

6/2/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

About the School of Information Technology

The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.

The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About the Ohio Cyber Range Institute

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General and Cyber Ohio. OCRI's mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development. OCRI administers the Ohio Cyber Range as a state-wide tool that supports programming for K-20 courses and events; full-spectrum training opportunities, including incident response teams;

industry workforce and economic development; cyber security research; as well as government agency support among other programs.

Job Overview

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Associate to support its cybersecurity education programs. This role is pivotal in advancing the institute's mission to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity education, research, and resources. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the cyber library, student portfolio, and cybersecurity programming throughout the state.

This is a grant-funded position; the continuation of this position will be based on the availability of funds and the continuation of the grant. This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a hybrid work option once training is complete. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with the School of Information Technology telework policy and university policies.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or permanent residency sponsorship. However, candidates with Optional Practical Training with at least 2 years remaining are welcome to apply.

Essential Functions

* Portfolio Support:

* Support the integration of OCRI programming and efforts into portfolio records.

* Support the use of a portfolio of cybersecurity educational resources and tools.

* Develop evaluations and assessments for portfolio artifacts.

* Cybersecurity Library Support:

* Evaluate cybersecurity curricular materials.

* Develop assessments for cybersecurity education curriculum and programs.

* Develop training and programming to expand the use and quality of the cybersecurity library.

* Educational Program Support:

* Support the development of OCRI educational programs such as capture the flag events and…