NSE Research Assistant

Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

For additional information please contact:
Lizz Koch h

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  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 Title: NSE Research Assistant

Appointment Type: Student Employee

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

Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Posting Number: P12260SE

Number of Vacancies: 50

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 07/01/2025

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

This recruitment will be used to fill fifty Research Assistant positions for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). The hire will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research, clinical or administrative work. Positions may include laboratory research and data collection.

60% – Performs research in support of facility and project operations.

40% – Performs mechanical activities in support of facility operations.

• 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.
• 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.
• Major or minor in Nuclear Science and Engineering or closely related field.

* 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.

An unofficial transcript is needed.

Competitive / Student – open to ALL qualified/eligible students.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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