Part-Time Undergrad Nuclear Science Research Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University (NSE) is recruiting multiple part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant positions in Corvallis. The role supports laboratory research and data collection for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering, with duties ranging from experiments to data analysis under supervision.

Candidates must be enrolled in a college program and meet enrollment standards. The position offers lab/office work—up to 24 hours per week—and requires compliance with safety and security checks.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a program.
• Must meet minimum enrollment standards and academic standing.
• Undergraduate students or higher may apply; hours per term apply for international students.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments, tests, or simulations under supervision.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain research equipment; monitor supply inventory and assist with ordering materials as needed.
• Accurately document experimental results, observations, and measurements in lab notebooks or electronic databases; maintain organized records for reproducibility.
• Use software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) to analyze collected data, generate graphs/charts, and summarize findings for review by senior researchers.
• Follow all safety guidelines and institutional compliance standards; participate in safety training as required.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Technology

Education

Undergraduate student or higher

Enrollment required

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Oregon State University (NSE) is recruiting multiple part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant positions in Corvallis. The role supports laboratory research and data collection for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering, with duties ranging from experiments to data analysis under supervision.

Candidates must be enrolled in a college program and meet enrollment standards. The position offers lab/office work—up to 24 hours per week—and requires compliance with safety and security checks.