Research assistant

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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mass Timber Testing Laboratory

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

1. A Resume/CV

2. Letter of Interest

For additional information please contact: Phil Mann at .

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.

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.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mass Timber Testing Laboratory

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); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant position for the Tallwood Design Institute (TDI) at the A.A. Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, an applied research, education, and testing facility on the Oregon State University (OSU) campus in Corvallis.

This position provides technical lab support to and takes direction from the Laboratory Technician, Structural Testing Coordinator and the Technical & Operations Manager.

Position Duties

• Ensure lab facilities are clean and orderly.
• Assist in the fabrication of wood products for testing or assembly.
• Assist with storing and moving materials throughout the lab.
• Assist in structural testing of materials and building systems.
• Assist with erecting and dismantling large test setups.
• Documentation of operations, and the collection of data for testing operations.
• Manage data in Microsoft Excel, Matlab, or Python.

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

• Student in good academic standing
• Students must complete all employee and safety trainings required by the Tallwood Design Institute and Oregon State University.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to work both independently and in team environments.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Able to climb ladders, and work at heights.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Able to work in a dusty, sometimes loud environment.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools, such as saws and drills.
• Possesses an interest in manufacturing, construction, and structural testing processes.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of wood products.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Work is performed in on-campus office and structural testing laboratory environments.
• The student worker can work up to 24 hours during the academic term and up to 40 hours per week during breaks or a term off.
  • Anticipated hours per week: 15-24.

Working hours would be scheduled M-F 8a.m. – 5p.m.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P10959SE

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

05/15/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

04/12/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

05/03/2024

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:

1. A Resume/CV

2. Letter of Interest

For additional information please contact: Phil Mann at .

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.

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.

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