Glaciology Research Technician
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Mar 15, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Glaciology Research Technician |
|---|---|
| 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 | $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Glaciology Research Technician position for the School of Forestry, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). The students in this glaciology research tech position will conduct data processing and analysis, equipment testing, and research logistical support as needed by glaciology research projects overseen by E. Pettit. The projects currently active in the research group may provide an opportunity for the students in this position to participate in field work on or near glacier in Washington or Alaska. |
| Position Duties | 80% – Data or lab sample analysis: • Process and archive radar data. • Analyze radar data using ice flow modeling software • Process and archive GPS data • Process and archive Seismic data • Identify and monitor features in satellite imagery. • Create figures, share analyses with other team members. • Help collect data in a field environment. 10% – Logistics: • Organize or test equipment. Purchase replacement parts for equipment as needed. • Help oversee organization of field equipment. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 | • Major in Climate Science, Physics, Engineering, Geology, Math or similar fields • Basic familiarity with computational environments (Matlab, python, R or similar) and willingness to learn more. • Ability to read maps and images and identify patterns on computer screens. • Interest in learning about the data analysis methods required to study glaciers and climate change. • Comfortable with organizing data, keeping track of information, and being willing to catch mistakes and correct them. • Willing to practice and learn good communication skills (oral and written). |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | • Ability to write and debug code in Matlab or Python. • Knowledge of and ability to manipulate spatial data in ArcGIS or QGIS. • Willingness to approach scientific questions with humility, creativity, and courage. • Ability to work independently, taking initiative when necessary, and work on a team towards a shared goal. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Some (but not all!) students in this position have gone on to conduct independent research as part of an undergraduate thesis. The Glaciology Research Team values maintaining an inclusive culture and supporting a diverse science team. We highly encourage applicants from under-tapped groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. |