Phish Bowl Alerts
Another example of a phony job solicitation. This one is more polished than others, though is also sent from a random Gmail address, directs those interested to a non-Brown text number, and suffers from the occasional appearance of extra spaces between words. Note similarities in content to the posts Job Scam: Dear Prospective Interns and CLPS Job Offer.
From: CAMPUS JOBS <cars7059@gmail.com>
Subject: Research Assistant Position
Date: November 25, 2023 at 1:17:31 PM PST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Brown University, Department of Computer Science requires the services of students to fill the position of Research Assistants and get paid $400 for 6 hours weekly.
Qualifications-
•Excellent organizational and time management skills
•Strong attention to detail
•Availability to work on campus or remotely
•Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•Excellent observational skills
•Other related duties as assigned
This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule, and the successful candidate will work approximately 6 hours per week. The position offers valuable research experience, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative research team on campus.
The position is open to students from any department of the institution and tasks will be carried out remotely for now. Materials needed to carry out assignments will be provided by the department.
Interested applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae and functional phone number via this email address for review and proceed further on the hiring process or reach Professor Jeff Huang directly on (254) 307-7691 stating your full name, department and year of study to receive the job description.
Best regards,
Jeff Huang
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Associate Chair of Computer Science
Office: CIT 245