This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week during the summer) Blueberry Physiology Research Assistant positions for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of blueberry physiology field research. The positions will have a work schedule of 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. Most work will take place outdoors on a farm, often in sunny and hot conditions.

This work will be performed at two locations:

• USDA-ARS, 3420 NW Orchard Ave., Corvallis

• OSU Lewis Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Road, Corvallis

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Career & Self-Development

90% Assist with field management and/or greenhouse trials that can include:

10% Assorted lab/office duties that may include:

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.

Background in Horticulture, Crop Science, or other science field preferred, but not required.

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

1. A Resume/Vita

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

For additional information please contact: Scott Orr at scott.orr@usda.gov

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

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

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.