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One (1) Research Assistant
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Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳-IIT)
Deadline for Application: May 30, 2024; 5:00 PM
Project Title: Examining Cybersecurity Awareness and Attitude of Government Employees: Implications for Capacity Building in Cyber-resiliency
Project Leader: Jerame B. Beloy
Duration: 7 months
Salary: Php 15,208.80/month

Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Conducting literature reviews and background research to understand the latest techniques, trends, and strategies related to phishing attacks and mitigation.
• Developing and designing phishing simulation exercises for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of security measures, including email filtering, anti-virus software, and training programs.
• Creating simulated phishing emails and social engineering attacks, in coordination with project lead, that mimic real-world scenarios to assess the response of users and identify vulnerabilities in the system.
• Managing data and collecting relevant metrics to evaluate the performance of the system and identify any patterns, trends or anomalies.
• Collaborating with other team members to develop innovative strategies and tools for detecting and preventing phishing attacks.
• Support in analyzing the results of simulated phishing attacks to identify weaknesses in the system and improve overall security.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in phishing attack simulations and mitigation.
• Assist in the development and delivery of possible training programs to educate users on the latest phishing techniques and how to identify and avoid them.
• Communicating with stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and end-users, to ensure they are aware of potential threats and have the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent attacks.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, papers, and other documentation to share research findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
• Managing project timelines and ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Troubleshooting technical issues related to phishing simulations, and collaborating with IT teams to identify and address system-level vulnerabilities.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter and send it to the address below:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
2. TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
3. Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;
4. Application Letter indicating the subject below:

Subject: Research Assistant for the project led by Prof. _____

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE and address it to:

PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, JD LLM
Chancellor
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ - Iligan Institute of Technology

Through:

PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise             

PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, DSc
Director, Office of Research Management

    APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through courier, PLEASE COMPILE THREE (3) COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER