What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Research Technician position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Undergraduate 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 one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Research Technician position for the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Soil and Landscape Modeling lab is seeking one undergraduate worker to create interactive maps and promotional materials for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. They will work mostly independently, 15-20 hours a week, supervised by graduate students.
Position Duties
- The employee will create maps and promotional materials for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, including soil orders and key soil properties, from SSURGO maps.
- The employee will also create an interactive website and educational resources to show these maps.
- The focus of these maps is on soil formation and distribution, soil health, soil erosion, degradation / restoration, climate change, and fire effects on soil.
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
We are interested in students with backgrounds in geography / GIS, soil science, computer science, environmental engineering, natural resources, environmental science, statistics, or other related fields.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11856SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
03 / 10 / 2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
02 / 26 / 2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
03 / 26 / 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 : Aleksandra Kalisz (kalisza@oregonstate.edu) or Malithi Weerasekara (weerasem@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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