Project Research Associate

**Research Associate (Student Researcher) – Cybersecurity \& IoT Research Project** **Position Type:** Paid Student Research Position Compensation: Minimum $30/hour **About the Opportunity** We are seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join an ongoing research project focused on developing advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for IoT and emerging technologies. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and intelligent security systems. Students will contribute to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of real-world cybersecurity solutions while working with modern research platforms and technologies. **Research Focus Areas** The project focuses on: * AI-driven cybersecurity solutions * Intelligent threat detection and analysis * Cognitive defense mechanisms * Threat intelligence * Adaptive security systems * IoT security experimentation and evaluation A key component of this research is the development of an IoT Security Testbed involving: * IoT device integration and testing * Edge computing platforms * Sensors and smart devices * Network communication protocols * Cyberattack simulation * Network monitoring and security analysis * Data collection and AI-based processing **Responsibilities** Selected students will contribute to: * Conducting cybersecurity and IoT research experiments * Developing and testing technical solutions * Programming and system implementation * Setting up and managing IoT security environments * Performing network traffic analysis and monitoring * Supporting data processing and visualization activities * Documenting research findings and technical progress **Qualifications \& Preferred Skills** Students with experience or interest in the following areas are encouraged to apply: * Internet of Things (IoT) * Cybersecurity and network security * Embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico W, sensors) * Python programming * Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning * Edge computing * Network protocols (MQTT, HTTP) * Network monitoring and traffic analysis * Data processing and visualization * Smart device security evaluation **Who Should Apply?** This opportunity is ideal for students seeking: * Research experience * Thesis or graduation project opportunities * Hands-on cybersecurity and IoT development experience * Exposure to real-world research environments * Skills development for future academic or industry careers **How to Apply** Interested students should submit: * Full name * Academic program and student status (undergraduate/graduate) * Research interests * Technical skills and previous project experience * Expected graduation date (if applicable) Please send applications to: **Dr. Hadis Karimipour hadis.karimipour@ucalgary.ca** We welcome students passionate about cybersecurity, IoT, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to apply.