Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity Position Type Student Division Academic Affairs Department Computer Science Essential Duties

Angelo State University's Department of Computer Science is seeking highly motivated students majoring in Computer Science or Cybersecurity to join a research and development team working on a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

This opportunity is part of ASU's $299,999 subaward from the Department of Defense through Texas Tech University, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity research and workforce development. The selected students will work closely with faculty and collaborators from TTU and UTSA to develop innovative solutions for national defense challenges, particularly in West Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to R&D in areas such as:

• AI-driven threat detection

• Knowledge graph-based cyber threat intelligence

• Explainable AI for critical infrastructure systems

• Participate in software development, data analysis, and system prototyping

• Present findings in reports, posters, papers, or conferences

• Optionally intern at Army Research Lab facilities as part of the program

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience with a federally funded research project
• Mentorship from ASU faculty with expertise in cybersecurity and AI
• Internship opportunities at Army Research Laboratory facilities
• Contribution to real-world DoD cybersecurity solutions

For more information contact:

Dr. Erdoan Dodu

Department of Computer Science

erdogan.dogdu@angelo.edu

325-486-5444

Dr. Roya Choupani

Assoc. Prof., Department of Computer Science

roya.choupani@angelo.edu

325-486-5421

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required in accordance with federal contract requirements
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Computer Science or Cybersecurity program
• All students who are awarded assistantships must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate coursework during the terms of their appointments.
• Knowledge of Python and SQL
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and AI research
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, or Machine Learning
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools or knowledge graph technologies

Physical Demands Salary $15 an hour EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Number of Vacancies up to 5 Open Date 09/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

If interested fill out this form in conjunction with the employment application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal contract requirements. Are you a U.S. citizen?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other