Student Technical Assistant - Biological & Ecological Engineering

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Student Technical Assistant - Biological & Ecological Engineering
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 one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical position for the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU).
Oregon State University Extension Services has partnered with the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to complete a needs assessment with local farmers. Successful candidates will support the project lead in applying qualitative research methods to achieve this objective.
Position Duties
50% – Data Collection and Transcription
Successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the project lead in conducting focus groups and in transcribing interviews using ExpressScribe transcription software. Focus group results and transcribed interviews will be coded and analyzed by the project lead, and will serve as the basis for the final project report.
30% – Recruitment
Student project assistants will also support the project lead in creating and distributing recruitment materials through partner organizations, social media, and farm groups.
20% – Data Analysis Support and Check-Ins
Successful applicants will participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with the project lead to discuss the project’s 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
  • Strong listening and typing skills
  • Strong writing skills (i.e., spelling and grammar) 
  • Ability to work independently and on short deadlines
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience conducting qualitative research
  • Academic background in agricultural sciences OR experience working in agricultural contexts
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10926SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 12/31/2024
Posting Date 04/08/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/26/2024
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
3. Two references
For additional information please contact: Berit Dinsdale 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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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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