Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Civil and Construction Engineering Technical Project Assistant - Salimifard
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 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
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time a maximum of 24 hours per week technical Project Assistant position for the School Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University OSU.Undergraduate Research Assistant - Sustainable Healthy and Resilient Buildings LabThe Sustainable Healthy and Resilient Buildings lab is looking to recruit Undergraduate Research Assistant students starting in Fall term and continuing to Winter Spring and possiblySummer terms. Start date is flexible with at least one academic year to work in this position.
About Sustainable Healthy and Resilient Buildings Lab
This lab is established and led by Dr. Parichehr Salimifard at Oregon State University College of Engineering. The mission of this lab is to improve the health and well-being of the public by making the environments in which people spend themajority of their lifetime healthier more sustainable and also resilient. The Sustainable Healthy and Resilient Buildings research projects have crossovers to fluid dynamics aerosol science energy efficiency sustainability and environmental health.
Indoor Air Quality
One of the core research areas of our lab is indoor environmental quality particularly control and mitigation of building occupants exposure to contaminants and allergen and virus-carrier particles indoors. We have conducted research on aerosols dynamics and sensing more specifically on particle transport deposition resuspension aerosol sensing and size characterization. The most recent and emergent contributions of these research projects are in airborne infectious disease and wildfire smoke exposure mitigation and control.
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
Critical Thinking Technology Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
The research assistant will
Work in the lab andor field research activities to help with various tasks including but not limited to equipment setup data collection and analysis and lab maintenance. Work in a semi-open environment subject to colder temperatures during the winter warm and humid conditions in the summer. May require sitting or standing for longer periods of time. Drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles to pick updrop off materials tools and models from other facilities and stores as needed. Travel in state and out of state for assisting with field research projects as needed. Other duties assigned by the faculty supervisor. Specific tasks and work schedule vary based on the lab and project needs.
There may be work that is required outside of normal hours for sample collection.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here httpshr.oregonstate.edustudent-employment-manual500-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
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
Preferred Special Qualifications
Background in Engineering or other STEM majors with a strong background in programming and sensor data-acquisition systems Strong programming skills and experience with any of RMATLABPythonC Excellent writing and communication skills
Working Conditions
Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12936SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04012026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03132026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06302026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive Student - open to ALL qualifiedeligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents
For additional information please contact Parichehr Salimifard at parichehr.salimifardoregonstate.edu
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 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
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 drivers 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 125-155-0200 as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Note All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts
Optional Documents