Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004847)
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct analysis of human subjects survey or interview data using statistical methods and qualitative thematic analysis
- Search for, summarize, and synthesize HCC and security framework literature
- Assist in organizing public workshops
- Organize, synthesize, and help to adjudicate public comments
- Write/prepare reports, research papers, and presentations
- Present project information at internal and external meetings
Required Skills, Expertise, and Qualifications
- Current PhD/doctoral student in a field related to HCC (e.g., computer/information science, social science, human factors, organizational leadership) with at least one year left in degree
- Education, research, or work experience in cybersecurity
- Qualitative (preferred) or quantitative (statistical analysis) human subjects research experience
- Demonstrated ability to work both in teams and independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Other Desirable Qualifications
- Experience reading, summarizing, and synthesizing research and industry reports/literature
- Experience creating visualizations of research data
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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