Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Angelo State University San Angelo, TX
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. Erdoğan Doğdu
Department of Computer Science
325-486-5444
Dr. Roya Choupani
Assoc. Prof., Department of Computer Science
325-486-5421
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