NSE Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department:

NSE

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

● A Resume

● An Unofficial Transcript

For additional information please contact: Lizz Koch at [email protected]

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

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 2 years.

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 multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) positions for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering (NSE) at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position performs a variety of duties including routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research, clinical or administrative work. Positions may include laboratory research and data collection.

Position Duties

• Perform laboratory experiments, tests, or simulations under supervision.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain research equipment; monitor supply inventory and assist with ordering materials as needed.
• Accurately document experimental results, observations, and measurements in lab notebooks or electronic databases; maintain organized records for reproducibility.
• Use software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) to analyze collected data, generate graphs/charts, and summarize findings for review by senior researchers.
• Follow all safety guidelines and institutional compliance standards; participate in safety training as required.

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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

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:

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 2 years.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate Engineering Major
• GPA greater than 3.00
• Major or Minor in Nuclear Science & Engineering

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work may be performed in labs or office spaces. Must be able to work between 5 – 24 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-14

Anticipated End Date: