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Job Opportunity: Student Researcher - Pest Management:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Student Researcher - Pest ManagementBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease 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 Contact Us by: Dalila Rendon at dalila.rendon@oregonstate.edu or Jana Lee at jana.lee@oregonstate.edu. 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 capability 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 prosperously 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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 DetailsPosition InformationJob 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: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jana_Lee/publications Position tasks 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: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » 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. » capability 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 prosperously 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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 candidates 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 Contact Us by: Dalila Rendon at dalila.rendon@oregonstate.edu or Jana Lee at jana.lee@oregonstate.edu. 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 capability 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 prosperously 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents Skills:
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