Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024
Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Student Research Assistant - Dry-Farmed Vegetable Production |
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| 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 | This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) student research assistant positions for the OSU Dry Farming Project. The hired students will primarily assist in dry-farmed tomato field experiments at the OSU Vegetable Research Farm, Lewis-Brown Farm, and several other on-farm research sites. Additional research projects will include dry-farmed corn and melon production. These positions are intended to provide the candidates with work and research experience. Students with farm and garden experience and an interest in horticulture or agriculture are encouraged to apply. |
| Position Duties | The Student Research Assistants will be expected to:
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| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 | The ideal candidates for this position are:
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience working on farms and/or in research-based field work |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Working Conditions / Work schedule The work schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the student’s course work. Student research assistants can anticipate no more than 20 hours/week during the school year and no more than 40 hours/week during academic breaks. Week long vacations are not possible during the peak of harvest season (August and September). 1-2 day increments of time off may be arranged in advance. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P10883SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 05/01/2024 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 10/31/2024 |
| Posting Date | 03/27/2024 |
| Full Consideration Date | 04/22/2024 |
| Closing Date | 04/19/2024 |
| 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: Matthew Davis 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. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. |
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