PH Research Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Physics Research Assistants for the Department of Physics. The role involves conducting scientific research under faculty supervision, requiring enrollment in a Science major. Interested candidates must connect with faculty for lab placement.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, college, or university.
• Meet Academic Standing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific research in physics under supervision.
• Meet with supervisor weekly to discuss progress.

Skills

Scientific research

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in a Science major

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

● A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

For additional information please contact: Kelly Carter at [e-mail]

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

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title PH Research Assistant

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

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

Position Duties

Perform scientific research in physics;

Meet with supervisor at least once a week to discuss progress.

• 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

Enrollment in a Science major.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number

Posting Number P12225SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 15

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/16/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/10/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/15/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

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 Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

For additional information please contact: Kelly Carter at [e-mail]

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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