Dry Farm Student Research Assistant

Position Information Job Title Dry Farm Student Research Assistant 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 one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) student research assistant positions for the OSU Dry Farming Project. The hired students will primarily assist in dry-farmed tomato field experiments at the OSU Vegetable Research Farm, Lewis-Brown Farm, and several other on-farm research sites. Additional research projects will include dry-farmed corn and melon production. These positions are intended to provide the candidates with work and research experience. Students with farm and garden experience and an interest in horticulture or agriculture are encouraged to . Transferable Skill Development OSU ismitted to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. Thepetencies 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, Teamwork, Technology Position Duties The Student Research Assistants will be expected to: Start work on May 1st and work until October 30th Be available to work all summer long Install field experiments, including plot layout, planting, moisture sensor installation, and the application of treatments (e.g. fertilization, mulching,post application, staking) Maintain field experiments, including hand and tractor weeding and pruning Post information on project activities to social media Staff public field day events Collect harvest data, including weekly tomato yield data (counts and weights of marketable and unmarketable fruit) Collect soil moisture data Collect plant physiology data, including mid-day leaf water potential and leaf stomatal conductance. Perform post-harvest processing, including measurements of tomato soluble solids concentration and penetration resistance Collect and process soil samples and root length density samples Lead sensory evaluations of melons and tomatoes Work full days in the field under varied field conditions, including extreme heat and rain. Lift and carry 35 pound bins all day Assist with other projects if necessary Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found : hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school,munity 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 The ideal candidates for this position are: Reliable

• shows up to work on time every day Detail-oriented An efficient worker Interested in horticulture Self-motivated Capable of performing physically strenuous labor in inclement weather A good verbal and writtenmunicator Flexible
• can take on new assignments or challenges as they arise Have a driver's license and a safe driving record Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience working on farms and/or in research-based field work Experience using scientific equipment Working Conditions / Work Schedule The work schedule will be adjusted to amodate the student's course work.

Student research assistants can anticipate no more than 20 hours/week during the school year and no more than 40 hours/week during academic breaks. Week long vacations are not possible during the peak of harvest season (August and September). 1-2 day increments of time off may be arranged in advance Work will be conducted at OSU Vegetable Research Farm and at other on-farm research sites. Expect the schedule for the year to include: May

• Lay out and planting of field experiments (1-3 days/week) June
• Weeding and maintenance of field experiments and processing samples (3-5 days/week) July
• Weeding, harvesting, and maintenance of field experiments, processing samples, and collect plant physiology data (5 days/week) August
• Harvesting and maintenance of field experiment, conducting sensory evaluation, processing samples, and collect plant physiology data (5 days/week) September
• Harvesting and maintenance of field experiment, conducting sensory evaluation, processing samples, and collect plant physiology data (5 days/week) October
• Post-field season tasks (clean up, etc.

) and processing samples (1-3 days/week) Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P13038SE

Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 10/30/2026 Posting Date 04/03/2026 Full Consideration Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date 04/13/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student

• open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When ing 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: Matthew Davis at davisma3oregonstate.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; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete 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; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete 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.

Note:

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.