Graduate Student Research Assistant in Computer Science​/Cybersecurity

Graduate Student Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title Graduate Student Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Position Type

Position Type Student

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Computer Science

Job Description

Angelo State University’s Department of Computer Science is seeking highly motivated graduate students majoring in Computer Science or Cybersecurity to join a research and development team working on a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

This opportunity is part of ASU’s $299,999 subaward from the Department of Defense through Texas Tech University, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity research and workforce development. The selected students will work closely with faculty and collaborators from TTU and UTSA to develop innovative solutions for national defense challenges, particularly in West Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to R&D in areas such as:
  • AI-driven threat detection
  • Knowledge graph-based cyber threat intelligence
  • Explainable AI for critical infrastructure systems
• Participate in software development, data analysis, and system prototyping
• Present findings in reports, posters, papers, or conferences
• Optionally intern at Army Research Lab facilities as part of the program
• Hands-on experience with a federally funded research project
• Mentorship from ASU faculty with expertise in cybersecurity and AI
• Internship opportunities at Army Research Laboratory facilities
• Contribution to real-world DoD cybersecurity solutions

For more information contact:

Dr. Erdoğan Doğdu
Chair, Department of Computer Science
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Dr. Roya Choupani
Assoc. Prof., Department of Computer Science
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Dr. Sundar Krishnan
Asst. Prof., Department of Computer Science
Sundar.krishnan

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required in accordance with federal contract requirements
• Regular admission into an ASU graduate degree or certification program is required.
• All graduate students who are awarded assistantships must be enrolled in graduate coursework during the terms of their appointments.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Computer Science or Cybersecurity program
• Knowledge of Python and SQL
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and AI research
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, or Machine Learning
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools or knowledge graph technologies

Physical Demands

Salary $30-$35/hour, commensurate with experience

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

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List of References

Curriculum Vitae

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