Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Radiant Lab

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

Undergraduate Research Assistant Position at the Radiant Lab: This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Undergraduate Research Assistant position at the Radiant Lab in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). The Radiant Lab is recruiting Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, and Architectural Undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2024 term.
About the Radiant Lab: The Radiant Lab is led by Dr. Clotilde Pierson, an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering. Our mission is to advance knowledge related to daylight in buildings and the practice of daylighting to enhance people's health, well-being, and performance, while minimizing energy consumption. Our research brings together insights from different disciplines, including engineering, architecture, chronobiology, computer science, urban planning, neuroscience, psychophysics, or public health.
It is anticipated that the students will work between 10 and 20 hours per week during the summer 2024 term.
Position Duties

The project for which a student will be recruited is a research study aimed at assessing the light exposure of older adults to improve their sleep and decrease their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The tasks that the URA will have to complete include driving to the study participants' home (Corvallis-Portland area) with a graduate student, and helping in carrying and installing the equipment. This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate student interested in research to learn about field studies and light measurements in an interdisciplinary research project.
Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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.
Additional Required 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

*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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in the Civil, CEM or ARE program and interested in participating in research.
• Must have a valid driving license to drive in Oregon
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week from mid-June till July 2024.
• Handy/DIY-attitude
• Good oral communication skills

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11193SE

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/16/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date
08/31/2024

Posting Date
06/06/2024

Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/30/2024

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
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Clotilde Pierson at clotilde.pierson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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