Seabird Research Assistant
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Mar 21, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Seabird Research Assistant |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Newport |
| 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 field and desk-based research assistant positions in the Seabird Oceanography Lab during the interval between the spring and fall terms (maximum of 40 hours per week). Available positions will be described in greater detail on the Seabird Oceanography Lab Webpage (https://fwcs.oregonstate.edu/seabird-oceanography/). Field research will occur at various locations, including Cannon Beach, Newport, the Columbia River, and interior Oregon and Washington. Field work will often occur in early morning hours. The incumbent will assist members of the Seabird Oceanography Lab with grant funded projects by contributing to research in one or more of the following study areas: (a) reproductive and diet monitoring of seabirds, (b) tufted puffin diet, © PIT tag recovery, (d) waterbird colony counts, and (e) general studies of seabird ecology. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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 |
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. |
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