Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity

Gannon University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Erie, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Posting Summary


Position Title Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity
Posting Number AS786P
Subdivision School of Engineering and Computing
Division Col. of Engineering & Business
Department Computer & Information Science
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
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:
  • Initial project exploration and validation
  • Implement apps to collect the data from human subjects as they use smart devices
  • Data collection from human subjects as they use smart devices
  • Design of machine learning algorithms to authenticate users


    • GA Job Responsibilities:

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

    • NACE Competencies:
    1. Critical Thinking: Multi-task well in a fast-paced autonomous environment.
    2. Professionalism: Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
    Dissemination of Results
    Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.
    Required Qualifications
    Graduate student from any department
    Preferred Qualifications
    Python/MATLAB, Java, Android
    Physical Demands
    Light lifting
    Exempt Status Non-Exempt
    Position Classification Professional
    Position Type GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training)
    Employment Status Part-Time
    Position Length 4M
    Hours per Week 10
    Work Schedule Office Hours - Depending On Candidate's Schedule
    Shift 1st

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