Student Assistant - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Research Assistant (Fall 2026)

Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Fall 2026. This position very specifically calls for a candidate who is ready for fast contribution to implementation of a software-defined radio that communicates with a roadside unit located in Statesboro for vehicular communications. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Up to 20 hours per week

Flexible with schedule of availability

In BSEE, BSCpE of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Previous experience in software development and research projects on computer engineering and/or telecommunications

Resume

Schedule of Availability

Sample code written in Python, Java, JavaScript, or C

List of ECE Courses Completed

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

Ability to develop program codes (primarily in C and Python)

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Technical knowledge in wireless networking

September 11, 2026 Application review may begin as early as September 2, 2026.

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Employment is contingent upon funding. Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

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Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is not a supervisory position.

This position is not required to drive.