UHCL Cyber Security Institute
Undergraduate / Graduate Research
Assistant Positions
Ø Responsibilities -
o Administer and configure computers, networks, and applications for teaching and research projects.
o Assist the CSI Director and staff in CSI-related activities, including sending email announcements, scheduling activities, etc.
o Participate in a research and development project. Sample projects include but are not limited to:
o Evaluate and design a network with virtualization
o Deploy mechanisms to secure both physical and virtual networks
o Test network applications in the developed networks
o Evaluate BYOD impact on network security
o Survey topics of interest related to Cybersecurity
o Develop tutorials, user manuals, and course modules for dissemination
o Make short (one hour) public presentations about cybersecurity issues and methods
Ø Required Qualifications -
o Self-started and enthusiastic in getting the jobs done!
o System administration skills in Linux (heavy) and Windows
environments.
o Interested in learning networking (switch, router, and
firewall configuration).
o Good verbal and written communication skills (or strongly
interested in learning those skills)
o Interested in learning about computer security,
networking protocols, and software development
Ø Preferred Qualifications -
o Good academic standing
o Interested in pursuing research and publishing refereed
papers
Ø Start of Appointment - May 2017 (with possible continuation in the following semesters, depending on performance and funding); appointment level is 50% FTE (20 hours per week).
Ø To apply, complete ALL of the following steps -
1. Fill out the RA application form (available from CSE website
at http://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/sosc/docs/cse-ra-application.pdf),
and deliver it to Jacquelyn Darragh, CSI Secretary in D147 (c/o Dr. Yang).
2. Send an email to yang@uhcl.edu to schedule an interview. Please attach a copy of your
resume, in which highlight your qualifications corresponding to the positions.
3. During the interview, bring an up-to-date transcript and
relevant information (reports, papers, etc.).
Ø Application Deadline - Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
Ø For further information - Contact Dr. T. Andrew Yang at yang@uhcl.edu.
Ø For technical details - Contact Brian Sudduth at sudduth@uhcl.edu.