Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Department:

Crop and Soil Science

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

● A Resume

● A short statement of interest (1 paragraph)

For additional information please contact: Victor Ribeiro at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time undergraduate student position (a maximum of 24 hours per week) for the Field Crops Weed Science Program at Oregon State University (OSU).

The student will assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research and gain hands-on experience in weed science, crop production, and agricultural research.

Position Duties

• Assist with field and greenhouse research, including setup, maintenance, data collection, and harvest.
• Assist with laboratory work, sample processing, and data entry.
• Maintain clean and safe research areas and equipment.
• Follow research and safety protocols.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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.

Required

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to conduct field work.

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

• Interest or background in crop science, agronomy, weed science, biology, or related areas.
• Previous experience with fieldwork, greenhouse work, or lab research.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Flexible schedule during the academic year (10-20 hours/week) with the possibility of increased hours during summer.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: