Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Requisition : 202500374ST

Title :

Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

No

Department :

Dept of Engineering Technology

Division :

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week :

up to 10 hours per week until Summer 2026

Hiring Rate : $10.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification :

Two undergraduate

Nature & Purpose of Position :

The research project is titled “Enhancement, Security, and Vulnerability Assessment, and Forensic Analysis of SCADA / ICS Systems”. We are seeking two motivated undergraduate students from the Computer Science and / or Engineering Technology departments to participate in a funded research project focused on industrial control system (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) environments. The student researchers will contribute to enhancing our SCADA laboratory by installing new hardware / software, improving security features, conducting vulnerability assessments and supporting forensic analysis.

Other Requirements for the Position :

Students will learn hands-on experience with industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and forensic analysis. They will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a state-of-the-art SCADA / ICS research and teaching laboratory. The students will benefit from faculty mentorship and potential for future research presentations or publications.

Open Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Position Number : 9N9944

Contact Name & Title :

Dr. Faruk Yildiz - Department Chair, Professor

Contact Phone : 936-294-3774

Contact Email : fxy001@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room # :

Pirkle 400 G

EEO Statement :

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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