GA - Research - School of IT â Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
GA - Research - School of IT â Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
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GA Research School of IT Fall 2025 Spring 2026
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: GA Research School of IT Fall 2025 Spring 2026
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Information Technology
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to join our team for the Fall 2025 semester with the potential for renewal up to two years based on performance and funding availability. This position offers a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend of $1510. The hired GRA will be responsible for developing AIbased applications within a private 5G network setting. The GRA will work 20 hours per week with strong selfmotivation and ability to learn new skills and technologies efficiently. The GRA is expected to be proficient in technical writing in English.
The hired Graduate Research Assistant will report directly to Dr. Yongning Tang.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$1510 for 0.5 FTE appointment
Required Qualifications
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University enrolled in the School of IT Graduate Program working towards an MS in Information Systems or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications
1. Coding Python is required; other programming skills are a plus.
2. Basic AI/ML Programming experience
3. Basic TCP/IP knowledge
Work Hours
TBD
Proposed Starting Date
8/15/2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume
2. Research Statement
3. Previous projects with codes (e.g. link to GitHub) and/or research outcomes (e.g. technical reports papers) if available
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g.). Dr. Yongning Tang This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309). The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at (309).
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of oncampus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of oncampus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook ( Information for ApplicantsImportant Information for Applicants
Department
School of Information TechnologyJoin our team on a cuttingedge project developing AIbased applications in a private 5G environment under the guidance of Dr. Yongning Tang. This National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored position is initially for one semester with potential extension up to two years based on performance.
Current Opportunities
Department
School of Information TechnologyJoin our team on a cuttingedge project developing AIbased applications in a private 5G environment under the guidance of Dr. Yongning Tang. This National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored position is initially for one semester with potential extension up to two years based on performance.
Employment Type
Full Time
