Physics Research Assistant - Oregon State University : Job Details

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Position Information

Job Title Physics Research Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill 15 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Physics Research Assistant positions for the Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position performs scientific research in physics under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Physics Student Assistants perform assigned duties for the Department of Physics assisting with instruction, laboratories, outreach, and other tasks as needed.

Interested applicants must first contact their preferred faculty member to request availability and acceptance into a lab. A list of the faculty with their research areas and contact info is here:

Position Duties

* Perform scientific research in physics;

Meet with supervisor at least once a week to discuss progress

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

* Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

* Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

* Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

* High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

* Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

* Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

* Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

* International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

* Enrollment in Science major

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work on the research for 5-10 hrs/week.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P11316SE Number of Vacancies 15 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/27/2023 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/27/2023 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

* A Resume/Vita

* A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact Kelly Carter at [email protected]

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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