Research Assistant on Hemp and related materials

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

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a Research Assistant for a part-time role focusing on hemp and related materials. The assistant will conduct research, perform market analysis, and participate in supply chain tasks under faculty supervision, primarily in a remote setting. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in an academic program and possess strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archival and field research on hemp production and market analysis.
• Assist in supply chain analysis under supervision of faculty.
• Participate in regular Zoom meetings for remote work.

Skills

people skill

analytical skills

Education

Business undergraduate and MBA degrees

Job description

Research Assistant on Hemp and related materials

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information please contact: Zhaohui Wu at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Research Assistant on Hemp and related materials

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 two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student technical assistant for the School of Entrepreneurship/Management/Logistics at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

Archival and field research (interviews) on hemp production, market analysis, and hemp-related products (e.g. flax), and supply chain analysis under the supervision of supply chain faculty.

Pay rate for this position is $16.05 per hour.

• 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

people skill, analytical skills

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

business undergraduate and MBA degrees

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Remote work, with regular zoom meeting.

Posting Number

Posting Number P12251SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/02/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date 12/15/2025

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/13/2025

Full Consideration Date

Full Consideration Date 06/16/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/25/2025

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:

1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information please contact: Zhaohui Wu at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Notice of Availability:
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