Physics Research Assistant

Oregon State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in the United States seeks a student employee to assist with physics research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The role supports ongoing projects in the Physics Department, with opportunities to engage in research and learn from faculty researchers.

Applicants must be enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and meet USCIS full-time criteria. Salary range is $15.55–$21.50 per hour, with anticipated start on 2026-08-28 and no specified end

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• This position performs scientific research in physics under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Education

High school student; Regular enrollment

Undergraduate student; 6 credit hours per term

Graduate student; 5 credit hours per term

Job description

Department: Science

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Job Description:

This position performs scientific research in physics under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

A list of the faculty with their research areas and contact info can be found here: https://physics.oregonstate.edu/research.

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 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.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range: 15.55 - 21.50

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-28

Anticipated End Date: