Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university is seeking a Graduate Assistant to work on cutting-edge research in behavioral authentication systems. This role involves exploring multi-behavioral modalities to enhance user authentication through unique biometric signatures. You will be responsible for designing applications to collect data from smart devices, implementing machine learning algorithms, and collaborating with faculty and fellow students. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research while developing your skills in a supportive academic environment. If you are passionate about Cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing data collection applications.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research projects related to Cybersecurity.
• Design and implement data collection applications.
• Build data/machine learning models and perform statistical analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data collection applications

Machine learning frameworks

Job description

Project Brief:

The project aims at augmenting behavioral authentication systems by exploring fusion of multi-behavioral authentication modalities to develop more efficient and effective methods of generating biometric signatures of users. The newly developed modalities would rely on multiple user's behavioral traits (e.g., typing patterns, wrist, and hand movements) for system authentication.

The GA will help in:

1. Initial project exploration and validation
2. Implement apps to collect data from human subjects as they use smart devices
3. Data collection from human subjects as they use smart devices
4. Design of machine learning algorithms to authenticate users

GA Job Responsibilities:

1. Participate in research projects related to Cybersecurity and other disciplines as needed.
2. Design and implement data collection applications and collect data from human subjects.
3. Document data collection procedures, experiments, applications, etc.
4. Build data/machine learning models and perform statistical analysis.
5. Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
7. Work closely with other developers and the professor.

NACE Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Multi-task well in a fast-paced autonomous environment.
• Professionalism: Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals. Disseminate results by presenting the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.