Assistant Research Scientist

Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Global Cyber Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Global Cyber Research Institute (GCRI) at Texas A&M University, endowed by Ray Rothrock ‘77 and Anthony Wood ‘87, seeks to hire one or more research scientists in the area of cybersecurity broadly defined. This is an opportunity for scientists to join a new high-profile research endeavor at Texas A&M University. Hires will have the opportunity to engage with faculty invested in security and resilience research across multiple disciplines, interface with industry, and develop independent research programs. Applications from candidates in all areas related to cybersecurity and resilience are encouraged, including (but not limited to): Security-related algorithms and AI/ML/analytics (e.g. cryptography, blockchain, intrusion monitoring/detection), software, network, and system security, security and human factors, and embedded and cyber-physical system security/resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in a domain related to cyber-security.
• Develop and manage projects for the GCRI.
• Guide and collaborate with undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
• Support other GCRI activities including workforce-development programs and industry engagement efforts

What we need:

• Ph.D.

What is helpful:

• Research experience in a domain related to cybersecurity broadly defined.
• Strong research record as reflected by impactful publications, documented products, etc.
• Experience with proposal development and project management.
• Experience with inter-disciplinary research in the security space.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute (GCRI)

The Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute (GCRI), endowed by Ray Rothrock ’77 and Anthony Wood ’90, is a joint Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station institute, which aims to advance the practice of information security and cyber defense for the state, the nation, and beyond. The GCRI provides a platform for research, leadership, engagement, and education in cybersecurity, and provides oversight and coordination among cybersecurity programs within TEES and Texas A&M University colleges, institutes, and centers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.