Faculty Research Assistant: OSU Marine and Geology Repository Instrumentation Specialist

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 21 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)
Position Title Faculty Research Assistant
Job Title Faculty Research Assistant: OSU Marine and Geology Repository Instrumentation Specialist
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant: OSU Marine and Geology Repository Instrumentation Specialist position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This position facilitates the mission of the OSU Marine and Geology Repository (OSU-MGR) by managing day-to-day activities related to collecting, processing, and archiving data from geological samples in the OSU-MGR collections for scientific research. Specifically, this shore-based, scientific support position will be responsible for managing OSU-MGR’s instrumentation laboratory and related operations.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
Instrument Management and Data Collection (60%)
  • Collect and compile physical properties data, images, and geochemical profiles of core samples from repository collections.
  • Perform physical properties or other analysis/research for and with PI’s that will lead to peer reviewed publications and presentations.
  • Analyze/interpret core log data and imagery to facilitate research while serving as co-author on publications and reports.
  • Faciliate development if needed and keep standard operating procedures up-to-date for the MGR instrumentation.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments as required.
  • Train users of instruments (staff and visitors), including OSU-MGR protocols and OSU-required safety trainings.
  • Prepare core samples for scanning.
  • Develop, manage and prepare calibrations.


Data Management (30%)
  • Process, format, and QAQC data products for archive and use in peer-reviewed publications.
  • Archive data products collected at sea on MGR collections from similar instrumentation.
  • Manage and disseminate data and metadata which will be used in publications and presentations.

Administrative Work (10%)
  • Communicate with Geotek, Cox and/or other analytical instrumentation representatives.
  • Serve as MGR’s Radiation Safety manager with Environmental Health and Safety.
  • Manage fees and prepare invoices related to instrumentation use.
  • Prepare cost estimates for user inquiries.
  • Purchase components as needed.
  • Assist with hiring and supervision of student workers.
What You Will Need
  • Master of Science in Earth Sciences, or Bachelor of Science with two years of experience working with Earth Science instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and large volumes of data and data manipulation software (files and types).
  • Experience working with (rock/sediment) core and other geologic samples.
  • Experience with laboratory work, data analysis and data processing.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with geological instrumentation.
  • Comfortable working with hand tools.
  • Previous experience collecting physical properties data on sediment cores or other geological materials (for example, using Geotek, Cox, AVATECH, IODP instrumentation)
  • Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Degree in Marine Geology.
  • Demonstrated database and/or programming experience.
  • Demonstrated data analysis experience.
  • Comfortable working with electronics and circuitry.
  • Demonstrated experience repairing geological and/or other advanced instrumentation.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • In-person work daily
  • Mostly normal business hours, with occasional need to stop by after-hours
  • Works in a laboratory setting, occasional work in refrigerated space
  • The ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds is required
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/154477

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P08122UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/29/2024
Full Consideration Date 06/12/2024
Closing Date 06/21/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 12, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit your answer to the diversity question within the application.
For additional information please contact: Joe Stoner at [email protected]
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.
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Letters of Reference are required for this position. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

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