What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCITE Graduate Research Assistant position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
Job Title NCITE Graduate Research Assistant Department Center for Collaboration Science Essential FunctionsThe National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) at the University of Nebraska Omaha, is seeking Graduate Research Assistant to assist with a project associated with deepfake technology.The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter and be able to collaborate with others. The individual will be very organized and detail-oriented, and as a result, be able to anticipate issues before they arise and come up with solutions to those issues. The individual will also need strong communication skills to coordinate schedules among project personnel and communicate project successes to key stakeholders.Primary Duties :
- Conduct research on deepfake technology and related concepts.
- Experiment with the creation of deepfakes and understand tools, resources and techniques utilized to make deepfake videos.
- Assist with data collection.
- Work collaboratively with a distributed research team.This position could be hired as a Spring 2025 Graduate Assistant or Graduate Student Worker (Hourly) to be decided at time of hire. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.Work Schedule 20 hours week, in-person Additional DutiesParticipate in meetings, prepare presentations, conduct presentations.Required Qualifications
- Must be a UNO Masters student in good standing, enrolled in courses Spring 2025.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and a desire to work with new software.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be willing and able to work hours in person in the office.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Upon hiring, must complete IRB Training and CITI Certification (required to work with human subjects for research), as well as DHS security trainings. (All training completed at UNO at no cost to student).Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels of people in a professional and courteous manner.
- Comfortable with Public Speaking
- Passionate about homeland security research and / or willingness to learn.
- Conscientious work ethic to meet important deadlines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.Salary GA Semester Stipend or Hourly Rate for Student WorkerPosting Detail InformationPosting Number 2025W-00101 Open Date 01 / 03 / 2025 Close Date 02 / 18 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease identify research interests in cover letter. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.
