Physics Research Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Physics Research Assistant
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
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (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 15 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Physics Research Assistant positions for the Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position performs scientific research in physics under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Interested applicants must first contact their preferred faculty member to request availability and acceptance into a lab. A list of the faculty with their research areas and contact info is here: https://physics.oregonstate.edu/physics-faculty
Position Duties
  • Perform scientific research in physics
  • Meet with supervisor at least once a week to discuss progress
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
  • Enrollment in Science major
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work on the research for 5-10 hrs/week.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10051SE
Number of Vacancies 15
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/27/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 06/27/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2024
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:
  • A Resume/Vita
  • A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position


For additional information please contact Kelly Carter 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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