Job Title

Student Worker: COSCI- Undergraduate Research Assistant

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Computer Science & Info Systems

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.00 hourly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Required Qualifications

●      Basic to intermediate Python programming skills and willingness to develop research software.

●      Basic knowledge of AI/ML, networking, or cybersecurity through coursework or project experience.

●      Ability to learn new technical concepts, tools, and programming frameworks independently.

●      Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

●      Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

●      Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate research records and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

●      Assist with the development and evaluation of AI/ML methods for networking and cybersecurity applications, with a focus on UAV location integrity and awareness.

●      Assist with data collection, preprocessing, analysis, visualization, and experimental evaluation.

●      Implement and test software components for research experiments using Python and related tools.

●      Assist with experiments involving network traffic, sensor data, embedded/edge devices, or other project-related datasets.

●      Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant research papers under the guidance of the faculty supervisor.

●      Maintain and document code repositories and research materials.

●      Assist with preparing technical presentations, research reports, and other project documentation.

●      Participate in regular meetings with the PI and research team and provide periodic progress updates.

●      Perform other research-related tasks as assigned by the faculty supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

●      Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

●      Experience with deep sequence modeling, self-attention mechanisms, and temporal dynamics and irregularities.

●      Prior research or project experience related to IoT security, UAV systems, or wireless networking.

●      Experience with data-driven modeling, sensor data analysis, or localization and positioning systems.

●      Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reports, publications, and collaborative research.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.