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Research Assistant: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Trust Research
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Research Assistant: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Trust Research
Penn State University
Title: Part-Time Research Assistant: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Trust Research Location: Erie United States Job Description: Part time job requisition id REQ_0000079573 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: - CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. - CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. - If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Part-Time Research Assistant Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Trust Research The Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the development and execution of an emerging research program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital literacy, and technology adoption. This position will contribute to a multidisciplinary initiative exploring how AI-enabled systems can support cybersecurity awareness, decision-making, risk reduction, and technology engagement among diverse populations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator to design, develop, evaluate, and disseminate innovative research examining the role of AI in addressing contemporary cybersecurity and digital trust challenges. This role offers an opportunity to participate in all phases of the research process, including technology development, human-centered design, research methodology, compliance activities, data collection, analysis, publication, and grant development. Research and Technology Development The successful candidate will: - Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of AI-enabled systems intended to support cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, risk mitigation, or technology engagement - Explore and evaluate emerging technologies including conversational AI, large language models, voice interfaces, intelligent agents, decision-support systems, and related technologies - Participate in prototyping, testing, refinement, and documentation of research technologies - Assist with system architecture documentation, technical reporting, and research reproducibility efforts - Evaluate the effectiveness and usability of AI-supported interventions through structured research methodologies Human Subjects Research and Compliance The successful candidate will: - Work with the Principal Investigator on research study design and implementation - Assist in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and supporting materials - Support participant recruitment, informed consent processes, data collection protocols, and compliance requirements - Complete required human subjects research training and maintain compliance with university research standards - Contribute to research ethics, privacy, and responsible AI practices throughout the project lifecycle Research Execution and Dissemination The successful candidate will: - Assist with literature reviews and environmental scans related to AI, cybersecurity, digital trust, human-computer interaction, and technology adoption - Support quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis activities - Prepare technical reports, conference presentations, posters, manuscripts, and research summaries - Contribute to grant proposal development and identification of external funding opportunities - Participate in dissemination of research findings through academic and community-facing channels Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement The successful candidate will: - Help maintain project documentation, timelines, and research records - Assist the lead to coordinate with community organizations, technology partners, and university stakeholders as appropriate - Participate in designated project meetings and presentations - Assist with the development of partnerships that support research recruitment and outreach activities Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Media, Business Analytics, or a related field - Demonstrated technical aptitude in software development, AI applications, data analytics, cybersecurity, or information systems - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities - Interest in interdisciplinary research involving technology and society - Commitment to ethical research and responsible technology development Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with AI systems, large language models, machine learning tools, or intelligent agents - Experience with cybersecurity, privacy, digital literacy, human-computer interaction, or technology adoption research - Familiarity with research design, survey development, qualitative interviewing, or statistical analysis - Experience contributing to academic research projects, publications, or conference presentations - Experience with grant writing or proposal development - Prior experience with IRB processes or human subjects research - Graduate study or plans to pursue graduate education in a related field are desirable but not required BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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