Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Research Scientist – AI, Cybersecurity & High-Performance Research Computing

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Research Scientist – AI, Cybersecurity & High-Performance Research Computing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department

College of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,666.67 monthly

Job Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Central Texas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant or Associate Research Scientist position with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, creative, and team-oriented, with a strong background or research interests in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity. We are especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience applying agentic AI to cybersecurity, for example, autonomous or multi-agent, tool-using systems for threat detection, incident response, or vulnerability assessment.

You will work in the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation at Texas A&M University – Central Texas, as we actively expand our research focus to include emerging areas such as agentic AI, next-generation deep learning architectures, privacy-preserving techniques, automated frameworks for real-time cyber threat detection and mitigation, and the design and implementation of a dedicated High-Performance Computing (HPC) lab. This standalone HPC facility will serve as an open, high-capacity computing infrastructure accessible to researchers, faculty, and students across the university.

In this position, you will design and implement practical, agentic AI solutions for cybersecurity anomaly detection, conduct real-world empirical evaluations, explore innovative techniques for privacy preservation, and assist in the setup, configuration, and ongoing operational rollout of the new multi-user HPC lab environment.

This position is currently funded through a grant with an anticipated funding end date of November 22, 2027. Texas A&M University - Central Texas is committed to retaining this position after the grant has ended, if financially feasible.About the University:

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) became a stand-alone university on May 27, 2009, one of 12 universities within the Texas A&M University System. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering the junior- and senior-level coursework needed to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees and all coursework leading to the completion of graduate degrees, including master’s and specialist programs.

The university provides a wide range of flexible course schedules, including online, hybrid, evening, and weekend classes. The beautiful new campus of A&M-Central Texas is located on 672 acres of land in Killeen, Texas. Located in the heart of Central Texas, Killeen has a city population of over 153,000, a metro population of 496,000, and a thriving economy fueled by Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the country. Killeen is approximately an hour north of Austin and is situated within the I-35 corridor, one of the fastest-growing trans-metropolitan regions in North America. This area is known for its affordable living, welcoming community, rich cultural offerings, and well-developed infrastructure. Killeen offers convenient access to major metro areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston.