Student Special Project Assistant

Position Summary

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 student in this position will be expected to work between 1 to 20 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. This position is typically funded by gifts, grants, and / or contract funds.

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 : Assisting 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.

Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here :

• 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 standardHigh School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student : 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student : 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School : 5 credit hours per termGraduate 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 (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Applicant must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Attention to detail and knowledge of general lab procedures.Must be enrolled in a high school, community college, or university;
• Must be engaged in academic coursework and activities that are directed at obtaining a degree (as opposed to coursework taken for personal interest or enrichment);

andMust meet the applicable minimal enrollment standards below to be considered by the educational institution she / he is attending as a diploma or degree seeking student : Must meet Satisfactory Academic Standing Requirements.

Students who meetSatisfactory Academic Standing Requirements must have a term and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Demonstrable commencement to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Student in good academic standing.Strong written and oral communication skills.Desire to be involved in hands-on research.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work conditions / Schedule : 100% -Research. This undergraduate assistant position is expected to work1-20 hours a week during academic terms.

Work may be performed in varioustypes of settings including but not limited to : offices, classrooms, and / or labs.