Oregon State University Corvallis , OR 97333
Posted 4 weeks ago
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Undergraduate Research Intern 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 two (2) Undergraduate Research Intern positions with the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University (OSU).
Position (1): Python software optimization intern
Position (2): Climate science research intern
The student worker will work on a project related to the assessment of weather forecasts for a special type of weather forecast made for "sub-seasonal" time scales (about 1-4 weeks in advance). Student will informally join the CEOAS Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) cohort, which includes orientation, weekly seminars, and group field trips.
Workstations and a desk on-campus for work use will be provided.
Position Duties
Position (1): Python software optimization intern
Optimize the performance of a Python software package currently under development, aimed at reducing the computational time and resource usage, and increasing portability
Create clear and concise documentation detailing the optimization process, changes made to the codebase, and instructions for future maintenance and development
Participate in regular meetings, provide regular progress updates, and collaborate with mentor to achieve project objectives
Position (2): Climate science research intern
Perform data analysis on large datasets using Python to analyze changes in simulated forecasts across different versions of UFS
Collaborate with mentor to interpret findings and validate results
Participate in regular meetings and provide regular progress updates
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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 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
Position (1): Python software optimization intern
Proficiency in Python programming, including object-oriented programming principles
Proficiency in collaboration and communication
Position (2): Climate science research intern
Interest in climate science
Basic coding skills (e.g., at least one course)
Proficiency in collaboration and communication
Proficiency in quantitative reasoning
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Position (1): Python software optimization intern
Understanding of optimization techniques
Experience with high-performance computing
Software development experience with Python
Experience with Fortran
Interest in climate science
Position (2): Climate science research intern
Experience with data analysis
Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative reasoning skills to analyze complex datasets, interpret statistical results, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10707SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/17/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 07/31/2024 Posting Date 02/12/2024 Full Consideration Date 03/09/2024 Closing Date 06/01/2024 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 cover letter indicating how your qualifications, interests, and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Andrea Jenney at andrea.jenney@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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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