EECS Special Project Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
Department:
College of Engineering
Job Description:This recruitment will be used to create a pool of interested applicants to fill Special Project Assistant positions for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Oregon State University as the need arises.
The Undergraduate Student Support Services Worker performs a variety of work related to the support and enhancement of the quality of student life at the university.
Position Duties:100% Duties to be determined by hiring unit/supervisor and may include book reviews and publication research, experimentation in a laboratory setting, laboratory set-up and maintenance, data collection and analysis, and other related tasks.
Other duties are performed specific to the funding and research topic. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
This position could assist PhD students and/or the professor in conducting research in EECS related fields. In addition, the student assistant could receive mentorship on design, implementation and test of multiple Electrical Engineering and Computer Science research areas.
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, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development
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
* 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 Office of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Students are hired based on faculty recommendation only. If interested in the SPA Position with EECS, please contact faculty that you are interested in working with to verify if they are hiring.
The student in this position will be expected to work between 1 to 24 hours per week depending on the need and assignment. The student assistant performs hands-on experience in a research lab environment, to complement regular curriculum and enhance knowledge for future job placement.
This person will receive lab orientation and safety training if required.
Start Date:
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