What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glaciology Research Technician position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Glaciology Research Technician
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100%
Appointment Basis
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
14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
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) Glaciology Research Technician position for the School of Forestry, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).
The students in this glaciology research tech position will conduct data processing and analysis, equipment testing, and research logistical support as needed by glaciology research projects overseen by E. Pettit.
The projects currently active in the research group may provide an opportunity for the students in this position to participate in field work on or near glacier in Washington or Alaska.
Position Duties
80% - Data or lab sample analysis :
- Process and archive radar data.
- Analyze radar data using ice flow modeling software
- Process and archive GPS data
- Process and archive Seismic data
- Identify and monitor features in satellite imagery.
- Create figures, share analyses with other team members.
- Help collect data in a field environment.
10% - Logistics :
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here : http : / / fa.oregonstate.edu / stu-manual / 500-employment-eligibility-requirements
High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Some (but not all!) students in this position have gone on to conduct independent research as part of an undergraduate thesis.
The Glaciology Research Team values maintaining an inclusive culture and supporting a diverse science team.
We highly encourage applicants from under-tapped groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11601SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
11 / 11 / 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
10 / 29 / 2024
Full Consideration Date
11 / 01 / 2024
Closing Date
05 / 01 / 2025
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 :
For additional information please contact : Erin Pettit at pettiter@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.
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
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