Full job description Student Researcher - Pest Management Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A brief cover letter describing your interests, start and end dates, planned vacation time, and whether you want full/part-time or part-time in school year and full-time in summer
For additional information please contact: Dalila Rendon at or Jana Lee at . OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
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. Position Details Position Information
Job Title Student Researcher - Pest Management
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
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
Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill three Student Research opportunities for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU).
Be part of a research team developing sustainable pest management.
Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is eating blueberries and cherries. We are releasing parasitic wasps at multiple farms, testing pathogenic nematodes and sterile male SWD to control SWD. We are surveying plant habitats that benefit pollinators on farms, and checking which predators and parasitic wasps (good bugs) and pests are on these plants. Brown marmorated stink bug eats many crops, and we work with a parasitic wasp that attacks the pest's eggs for biological control. Additional information, see publications at:
Position Duties 30% – Conduct experiments in the lab and field which includes collecting live or dead insect and plant samples in the field
30% – Sorting insects and plant material in the laboratory, and frequent use of a microscope
25% - Assist with rearing of insect colonies and plant care
10% - Maintain laboratory, greenhouse and field areas by organizing, cleaning, watering and weeding
5% - Enter data into spreadsheets and labelling (5%).
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 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* 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. Additional Required Qualifications Drivers license 16 years or older Walk 2 miles, lift/carry 40 lbs., kneel or squat for ground experiments, work at microscope for ~4 h/d. Ability to focus on repetitive tasks. Work will be done in USDA Federal building, and fingerprinting and background check will be required.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10805SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/31/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/02/2024
Posting Date 03/01/2024
Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/16/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A brief cover letter describing your interests, start and end dates, planned vacation time, and whether you want full/part-time or part-time in school year and full-time in summer
For additional information please contact: Dalila Rendon at or Jana Lee at . OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
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. Supplemental Questions
