Research Assistant in Computer Science/Cybersecurity
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 detectionKnowledge graph-based cyber threat intelligenceExplainable AI for critical infrastructure systemsParticipate in software development, data analysis, and system prototypingPresent findings in reports, posters, papers, or conferencesOptionally intern at Army Research Lab facilities as part of the programBenefits:Hands-on experience with a federally funded research projectMentorship from ASU faculty with expertise in cybersecurity and AIInternship opportunities at Army Research Laboratory facilitiesContribution to real-world DoD cybersecurity solutionsFor more information contact:Dr. Erdoğan DoğduDepartment of Computer Scienceerdogan.dogdu@angelo.edu325-486-5444Dr. Roya ChoupaniAssoc. Prof., Department of Computer Scienceroya.choupani@angelo.edu325-486-5421