LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas · 5 months ago
Graduate Employee- Dept of Computer Science- Graduate Research Assistant (2 Positions Available)
Huntsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New GradLEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas is seeking two highly motivated Graduate Research Assistants for an NSF-funded project focused on developing next-generation cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The role involves contributing to core research thrusts related to secure IoT systems, conducting experimental validation, and collaborating on innovative security mechanisms.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing a novel framework for establishing secure ad hoc keys between IoT devices by leveraging indirectly correlated multimodal sensing data and unforgeable physical-domain randomness
Designing a framework to protect IoT systems (especially those using image/audio) against manipulated or spoofed sensor inputs
Using AI (e.g., cross-domain generative learning) to streamline and automate the integration of new sensing modalities (like new camera or audio streams) into existing security systems
Assisting in the design and development of a dedicated MSS testbed equipped with a wide range of sensors, including cameras and microphones
Conducting rigorous experimental validation of the proposed techniques
Analyzing data and preparing findings for publication in top-tier conferences and journals
Collaborating with faculty and other students, and contributing to the project’s broader impacts
Qualification
Required
Admitted to or currently enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++)
Solid understanding of fundamental computer science and engineering concepts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
Due to project requirements, this position is open only to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents
Preferred
Research interest or background in one or more of the following: Cybersecurity (encryption, authentication, network security, etc.)
Internet of Things (IoT) systems
Wireless networking and/or mobile sensing
Direct experience with MULTIMEDIA processing (e.g., computer vision, OpenCV) and/or audio processing (e.g., digital signal processing, speech analysis)
Experience with machine learning, deep learning, or generative models, preferably with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, cameras, microphones)
Company
LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Created by the Texas Legislature in 1989, LEMIT is one of the largest and most sophisticated statewide preparation program for police management in the United States and is nationally recognized for its initiatives to develop the administrative, analytical, and executive skills of current and future law enforcement officials.
Founded in 1989
2-10 employees
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