CEOAS Research

Special Instructions for more details.

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

• A Resume
• You will also be required to submit the names of one to three professional references (at least one academic, and optionally others familiar with your work ethic), their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Jonathan Nash at jonathan.nash

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

Note:
All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

• Job Title: CEOAS Research (Student Employee)
• Job Location: College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
• Appointment Type: Student Employee
• 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? —
• Position Appointment Percent: 100%
• Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non‑Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
• Max Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non‑Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 12/01/2025
• Anticipated Appointment End Date: —
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026
• Posting Number: P12588SE

This recruitment will fill multiple part‑time (8–20 hours per week) Research Assistant positions in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. The employees will assist in data analyses, engineering developments, and field work to support Dr. Jonathan Nash’s Nash Research Lab in Corvallis, OR.

The research team studies ocean mixing dynamics in a variety of environments ranging from the open ocean to glacier faces. The project depends on developing and deploying autonomous craft (surface and underwater) carrying oceanographic instrumentation, and analyzing data collected by these instruments.

Students will assist with the development of autonomous craft and sensor systems and will work as part of a small dedicated team.

70% Data analyses and Engineering Support:

• Analyze physical ocean and ice data using MATLAB or Python; help design, manufacture, and test electronic and mechanical sensors and components, including board and hardware assembly, testing for sea use, and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues.

20% Meetings and Documentation:

• Participate in and contribute to weekly meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation on electronics and robotics systems.
• May participate in short local field tests (e.g., one‑day Oregon Coast trips) and/or research cruises up to 3 weeks long during summer terms.
• Be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university; pursuing a program or course of study.
• Maintain Academic Standing; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
• Meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
  • High School: regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
  • Undergraduate/Post‑baccalaureate: 6 credit hours per term.
  • Undergraduate international: 12 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate: 5 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate international: 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 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.

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in mechanical or electrical or robotic systems design and operation; works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Proficiency in electronics system design and development.
• Experience with BlueROV2 and QGround
  
  Control.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB.

Recruitment:
Competitive / Student – open to all qualified/eligible students.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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