Research Associate-Cyber Library, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH

Job Title: Research Associate-Cyber Library, Ohio Cyber Range

Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH Posting Start

Date: 3/3/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

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53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living

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scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact,

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contributors to UC’s success.

About the School of

Information Technology

The School of Information Technology is a national leader in

studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and

the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information

Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of

Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is

home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in

Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.

The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more

than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time

staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers

including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber

Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio

Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence

Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented,

dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals

to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology

professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research,

leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and

real-world experience. More information about the school can be

found at http://cech.uc.edu/it.

About the Ohio Cyber

Range Institute

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University

of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic

institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General and Cyber Ohio.

OCRI’s mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce,

and economic development. OCRI administers the Ohio Cyber Range as

a state-wide tool that supports programming for K-20 courses and

events; full-spectrum training opportunities, including incident

response teams; industry workforce and economic development; cyber

security research; as well as government agency support among other

programs.

Job Overview

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is seeking a dynamic and

experienced Research Associate to support its cybersecurity

education programs. This role is pivotal in advancing the

institute's mission to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity

education, research, and resources. The ideal candidate will be

responsible for supporting the cyber library, student portfolio,

and cybersecurity programming throughout the state.

This is a grant-funded position; the continuation of this

position will be based on the availability of funds and the

continuation of the grant.

This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a

hybrid work option once training is complete. Hybrid work

arrangements are subject to change in accordance with the School of

Information Technology telework policy and university policies.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or

permanent residency sponsorship. However, candidates with Optional

Practical Training with at least 2 years remaining are welcome to

apply.

Essential

Functions

• Portfolio Support:
• Support the integration of OCRI programming and efforts into

portfolio records.

• Support the use of a portfolio of cybersecurity educational

resources and tools.

• Develop evaluations and assessments for portfolio

artifacts.

• Cybersecurity Library Support:
• Evaluate cybersecurity curricular materials.
• Develop assessments for cybersecurity education curriculum and

programs.

• Develop training and programming to expand the use and quality

of the cybersecurity library.

• Educational Program Support:
• Support the development of OCRI educational programs such as

capture the flag events and bootcamps.

• Develop assessments and credentials for OCRI educational

programs.

• Collect, interpret, and report assessment data to

leadership.

• Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job

description can be changed at any time.

Required

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other

specialized training can be used in lieu of education

requirement

Required

Experience

Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Additional

Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology,

Education, or a related field

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity curriculum

development or a related field, with a focus on cybersecurity.

• Experience with academic assessment, program evaluation, or

educational research.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies,

and industry trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of

stakeholders.

Application

Process

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and a

list of three professional references. Please highlight your

experience in cybersecurity education and library management in

your application. Review of the applications will start as soon as

applications are received and continue until the position is

filled.

Physical

Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order

to be heard above the noise level.

• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as

proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to

perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on

scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory

system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor

ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support

your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

(UC

Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

Highlights include

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $57,000-$67,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible

dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and

graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security

(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension

plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with

UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off

policy, including

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off

(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please

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will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment

eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of

identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9

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accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at

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