Physics Research Assistant

Department: Science Special Instructions to Applicants: Job Description: This position performs scientific research in physics under the supervision of a faculty advisor. **Interested applicants must first contact their preferred faculty advisor to request availability and acceptance into a lab.** A list of the faculty with their research areas and contact info can be found here: https://physics.oregonstate.edu/research. Qualifications: Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-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 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 Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Working Conditions/Schedule: Salary Range: 15.55 - 21.50 Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-28 Anticipated End Date: