Job Description
Summer NSF Internship
Wright State University
EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Summer NSF Internship
Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department: Computer Science
EEO number: 26H125
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $17.50
Salary Band: UC HINTN
Job Summary/Basic Function
The summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by the NSF Division of Computer and Network Systems, focuses on Training Research for Undergraduate Students in Secure and Trusted Systems (TRUST). It emphasizes hardware security in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded AI security, detection and mitigation of side-channel attacks, and the security and trust of firmware and embedded systems. This program runs from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet federal contract requirements.
- Electrical engineering, computer/software engineering, computer Science, or any other related disciplines with a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- Must graduate after September 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions and percent of time
- Conduct Research in Trusted Microelectronics (40%)
- Perform hands-on research in the lab, focusing on trusted microelectronics and semiconductor security to assist in the design, implementation, and development of research projects related to hardware security and cybersecurity. (50%)
- Utilize lab equipment and software tools to analyze, test, and evaluate hardware security solutions. (25%)
- Participate in technical workshops and hands-on experiments to enhance research capabilities. (25%)
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time
Working Conditions
This is a 10-week Internship.Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
First Consideration Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21818
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Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.
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