PH Research Assistant
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | PH 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 | $14.70 (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 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. 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: https://physics.oregonstate.edu/physics-faculty |
| Transferable Skill Development | |
| 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: 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 | Enrollment in a Science major. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12225SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 15 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 06/16/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 06/10/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 06/15/2026 |
| 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 ● A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. For additional information please contact: Kelly Carter at kelly.carter@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval |