Ocean Mooring Student Technical Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking three part-time Ocean Mooring Student Technical Assistants for the CEOAS. You will join a team of oceanographers and technicians to assemble and test moorings and instruments used in the Ocean Observatories Initiative.

Positions require an undergraduate STEM student, with a focus on oceanography or related sciences. Expect hands-on work at the Ocean Observing Center in south Corvallis, with 10–20 hours per week and a start date of 2026-11-01.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a university and pursuing a program in oceanography or a related field
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible
• Undergraduate international students may have reduced course loads with USCIS approval

Responsibilities

• 45% Technical implementation of mooring assembly, instruments, and interfaces
• 45% Technical implementation of mooring disassembly and refurbishment
• 10% Assist in mobilizing for oceanographic field operations

Education

Undergraduate STEM student

Job description

Department: CEOAS

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

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Ocean Mooring Student Technical Assistant for the CEOAS at Oregon State University (OSU).

These positions will work with a team of oceanographers and technicians to assemble and test oceanographic platforms and instruments used in the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI).

Position Duties

• 45% Technical implementation of mooring assembly, science instrumentation and interfaces: Work collaboratively with Ocean Observing scientists and engineers to assemble, test, and integrate mechanical, electrical, and data systems that will be used in remote observing platforms.
• 45% Technical implementation of mooring disassembly and refurbishment: Work collaboratively with Ocean Observing scientists and engineers to disassemble and refurbish mechanical,electrical, and data systems that will be used in remote observing platforms.
• 10% Assist in mobilizing for oceanographic field operations.

Transferable Skill Development

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:

• Teamwork, Technology, Professionalism

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a university and pursuing a program or course of study in oceanography or in a field of science/engineering in which one learns similar skills as one does for oceanography
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard Undergraduate: 12 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 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.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate STEM student

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate oceanography student.
• Experience doing research.
• Prior employment experience.
• Experience on boats (work or recreation).
• Experience building or fixing mechanical/electrical devices.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Work will take place at the Ocean Observing Center in south Corvallis.
• Almost all time will be spent on their feet doing hands-on work.
• Student employees will be expected to work between 10 and 20 hours a week.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-11-01