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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