What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity position at Gannon University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity
Posting Number AS879P
Subdivision School of Engineering and Computing
Division Col. of Engineering & Business
Department Computer & Information Science
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Project Brief:
The project aims at augmenting behavioral authentication systems by exploring fusion of multi-behavioral authentication modalities to develop more efficient and effective methods of generating biometric signatures of users. The newly developed modalities would rely on multiple user’s behavioral traits (e.g., typing patterns, wrist, and hand movements) for system authentication.
The GA Will Help In
Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.
Required Qualifications
Graduate student from any department
Preferred Qualifications
Python/ MATLAB , Java, Android
Physical Demands
Light lifting
Exempt Status Non-Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training)
Employment Status Part-Time
Position Length 4M
Hours per Week 10
Work Schedule Office Hours - Depending On Candidate's Schedule
Shift 1st
Posting Summary
Position Title Graduate Research Assistant - Cybersecurity
Posting Number AS879P
Subdivision School of Engineering and Computing
Division Col. of Engineering & Business
Department Computer & Information Science
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Project Brief:
The project aims at augmenting behavioral authentication systems by exploring fusion of multi-behavioral authentication modalities to develop more efficient and effective methods of generating biometric signatures of users. The newly developed modalities would rely on multiple user’s behavioral traits (e.g., typing patterns, wrist, and hand movements) for system authentication.
The GA Will Help In
- Initial project exploration and validation
- Implement apps to collect the data from human subjects as they use smart devices
- Data collection from human subjects as they use smart devices
- Design of machine learning algorithms to authenticate users
- Participate in research projects related to Cybersecurity and other disciplines as needed.
- Design and implement data collection applications and collect data from human subjects.
- Document data collection procedures, experiments, applications, etc.
- Build data/machine learning models and perform statistical analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Working closely with other developers and professor.
- Critical Thinking: Multi-task well in a fast-paced autonomous environment.
- Professionalism: Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.
Required Qualifications
Graduate student from any department
Preferred Qualifications
Python/ MATLAB , Java, Android
Physical Demands
Light lifting
Exempt Status Non-Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training)
Employment Status Part-Time
Position Length 4M
Hours per Week 10
Work Schedule Office Hours - Depending On Candidate's Schedule
Shift 1st
Graduate Assistant for Environmental Science and Engineering Department (Teaching and Research)
Gannon University -
Erie, PA
