Non-OSU Student Research Assistant

Job in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA

Listing for: Inside Higher Ed

Contract, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-04-17

Job specializations:

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Job Title

Non-OSU Student Research Assistant

Location

McPherson Chemical Laboratory (0053)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift

First Shift

Scheduled Hours

Department

Arts and Sciences | Astronomy-JM

Responsibilities

Work with designated faculty or supervisor on specific astronomy projects related to research or outreach within the field of astronomy and astrophysics.
Conduct research, develop activities, and workshops for professional development to provide experience working as a professional in the field.
Read journal articles, perform computer coding, technical writing, verbal/visual/written communication, data analysis, statistics, and other tasks within the scope of the program.

Qualifications

Astronomy, Physics, or Engineering background as determined by the projects they are selected for.
Ability to apply academic knowledge from classes to real-world problems in research and outreach.

Additional Information

This position requires a successful completion of a background check; a drug screen or physical test may be required during the post‑offer process.

Application Process

Current employees and students: log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Non‑OSU applicants: contact hr-accessible application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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