Computer Science - Instructional Student Assistant Research Pool

Department of Computer Science
Instructional Student Assistant – Research Pool

POSITION

The Department of Computer Science at CSUF invites applications for its Instructional Student Assistant Research Pool. Research assistants support faculty-led research projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science. The ideal candidate will collaborate with faculty and student researchers to conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, develop software tools or prototypes, and assist with preparing research findings for publication or presentation.

*APPLICANTS MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY AN INSTRUCTOR IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THE POSITON. APPLICANT MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research experiments or systems.
• Collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Develop or maintain code, scripts, or models as needed for research purposes.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings.
• Assist in writing technical reports, research papers, and presentation materials.
• Attend regular research meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of research activities and results.   

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in the Computer Science department
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students
• Computer Science major; GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Eligible to work in the United State and can provide eligibility documents

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Recommendation letter from a Computer Science faculty member

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Laura Villegas at [email protected]

COMPENSATION

All Instructional Student Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualification, not to exceed $20.00

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

EDUCATION CODE 89521 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.