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Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Student Research Assistant is for Undergraduate
upperclassmen (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors). Students are expected to assist faculty in the
identification and dissemination of academic research, including but not limited to collection and analysis.
Students must participate in training of the statistical and thematic analysis of data. Students should have an
interest in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research. Students may be given the opportunity to present
at academic research presentations and/or publish academic research papers. Students with high demands
on their schedules due to extra-curricular, athletic competitions or other academic duties should not apply.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in the identification of academic research.
• Assist in the dissemination of academic research.
• Assist in the development of research methodology
• Participate in the collection and analysis of qualitative data.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of quantitative data.
• Attend and participate in research conferences, workshops, and trainings
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Freshmen & Sophomore Work-Study Students
Minimum Job Qualifications
• Classroom experience in conducting academic research.
• Ability to work at own pace with limited supervision.
• Qualitative writing skills
• High Level of Interpersonal skills
• Leadership Qualities
• Time Management Skills
• Requires focused work from serious and responsible student
Certificates, Licenses or Registrations
None
Five Specific Competencies
Achieving Results - Sets challenging goals, tracks progress towards them, solves performance problems, and
demonstrates urgency and drive towards achieving them.
Collaboration - Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community
organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively
when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.
Communication - Clearly and respectfully conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to
individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the
message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates
good written, oral, and listening skills.
Customer Service - Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and
understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct
reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Strategic Focus - Understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences;
keeps the big, long-range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others.
Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into
action.
Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both independently
and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written communication
and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines,
priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. The
employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
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