Job Details

Research Assistant (Temporary)

Position Number: 6237102
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Monmouth University

Research Assistant (Temporary)

Department: Computer Science/Software Engineering

Position Summary:
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is seeking applications for a Temporary Research Assistant to work over the summer on a project for development of formal methods in application in cybersecurity, statically detecting cybersecurity risk.

Cybercriminals targeting college students have shifted from generic phishing emails toward highly personalized and convincing scenarios. This project will focus on designing a behavior cybersecurity training for college students, in particular, against multi-layered attacks combining latest techniques such as deepfake, voice cloning and metadata-driven phishing.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Required Degree, License or Certifications:
Bachelor's degree

Required Skills or Software:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Required Years of Experience: 1

Other Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science.
A minimum of one year of experience.
Experience in Cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications:
Publication in cybersecurity is preferred.

Log in to http://jobs.monmouth.edu to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date.

Posting Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date:

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