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Sensing Technologies for Soil Health Assessment

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 24, 2025
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Position Information
Job Title Sensing Technologies for Soil Health Assessment
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) student technical assistant for the Crops and Soil Science at Oregon State University OSU).
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
  • The student will use MIR and vis-NIR spectrometers to collect MIR and vis-NIR spectra for hundreds of soil samples. The soil samples have been collected, dried, and sieved.
  • If new samples are collected, the student will also help grind, and sieve soil samples.
  • The student will work with a graduate student to develop a local spectral library with MIR and vis-NIR spectra, soil health metrics, and information on management practices.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
  • Students are expected to be meticulous and patient.
  • Students should have a passion for laboratory work; prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
  • A background in ecology, soil science, geography, or related fields is preferred.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Passionate about laboratory work and dedicated to completing assigned tasks meticulously and carefully.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12508SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/23/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 10/31/2025
Posting Date 09/23/2025
Full Consideration Date 10/31/2025
Closing Date 10/31/2025
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 cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Yakun Zhang at yakun.zhang@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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