Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) Cybersecurity - Dr. Ranganathan

Salary/Position Classification

• $20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)

• 5-10 hours per week

• 100% Remote Work Availability: No

• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity research and laboratory experiments.

• Develop and test cyber defenses against adversarial threats.

• Perform vulnerability analysis and authorized penetration testing in research/testbed environments.

• Support cyber threat modeling, attack/defense simulations, and security analysis.

• Assist with AI/ML model development, training, testing, and evaluation for cybersecurity applications.

• Support programming, data collection, analysis, and visualization.

• Assist with technical documentation, research reports, presentations, and publications. Work with faculty, graduate students, and other researchers on C2SR projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or related languages is preferred.

• Experience or interest in cybersecurity, networking, Linux, AI/ML, penetration testing, or embedded/OT systems is desirable.

• Students should have strong problem-solving skills and an interest in hands-on cybersecurity research.

• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Resume

• Class Schedule

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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