Student Research Assistant- CREST X

DescriptionCal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment ServicesANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCYSUMMARY: Dr. Mingyan Xiao is currently seeking four (4) Part-Time Undergraduate Research Student Assistants to work on the CREST Grant, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The research team, composed of both graduate and undergraduate researchers, is dedicated to developing a lightweight mutual authentication protocol for the Industrial Internet of Things (loT). We are looking for highly motivated undergraduate students who are eager to engage in cutting-edge research, learn new skills in loT security and authentication, and collaborate with and mentor fellow team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable research experience while contributing to an NSF-funded project at the intersection of security and loT. SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety): • Read and analyze the latest research papers from top Computer Science conferences and journals. • Propose new ideas for research projects in Cybersecurity for industrial loT. • Conduct the vulnerability experiments on a real-world industrial loT platform • Implement a lightweight mutual authentication protocol based on hardware-based fingerprints • Collaborate and create synergy with Other Subprojects • Be available to dedicate 10 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors and have interest in Cybersecurity for industrial loT. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and deliver professional research presentations. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others. • Ability to quickly read, understand, and synthesize theoretical conference and journal papers. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: • Hands-on experience with hardware components such as Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), Floating-Point Unit (FPU), Real-Time Clock (RTC), Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM), etc. This position is supported by federal grant funding that limits employment eligibility to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents. In accordance with the terms of the grant, only individuals who meet this requirement may be considered for the position. Verification of status will be required. ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

Created: 2026-03-04