Cybersecurity Research Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

Job Title: Cybersecurity Research Student Assistant - Federal Work StudyLocation: UNG-Dahlonega, GARegular/Temporary: TemporaryFull/Part Time: Part-TimeJob ID: 284598About UsLocated in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.Job SummaryThe University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Computer Science and Information Systems department on the Dahlonega campus. The Cybersecurity Research Student Assistant position offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in impactful research under the direct supervision of a professor of computer science and cybersecurity at UNG. The research project focuses on addressing contemporary cybersecurity issues through innovative research in areas such as application of AI and in particular machine learning in the detection of malware, software security, and innovative digital forensics projects. Students will work on real-world cybersecurity problems through which they will gain significant research experience, which enhances their knowledge and skills for potential employment as well as possible graduate study.ResponsibilitiesConduct research in malware detection.Perform training of the machine learning models.Assist in the development of models for malware detection.Engage in digital forensics experiments.Explore tools and techniques for the detection of suspicious activities on a network.Apply cybersecurity methodologies through research activities.Required QualificationsMust be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.Pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.Enrolled in no more than 12 credit hours.Have taken at least one of the UNG's Cybersecurity courses.Required Documents to AttachResumeCover LetterFederal Work Study AwardUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional ValuesThe University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.phpEqual Employment OpportunityThe University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.Other InformationThis role is not considered a position of trust. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.