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When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Jonathan Rich

Jonathan.rich@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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Details

Position Information

DepartmentSch Elect Engr/Comp Sci (ESE)

Position TitleAcademic Wage Appt - Hourly

Job TitleAcademic Wage–Hourly: Research Associate

Appointment TypeAcademic Wage

Job LocationCorvallis

Benefits EligibleNot benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?Yes

Job Summary

The College of Engineering is seeking an hourly Academic Wage: Research Associate. This is a part-time (12.5 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term position.This position is anticipated to last approximately six months.

This position will provide documentation for a deployed edge-to-cloud ecological forecasting cyberinfrastructure and associated developed software. The documentation will support ongoing research in the Figueiredo lab group.

This position will also train and assist other students and team members on software use and configuration.

The College of Engineering ( COE ) is committed to building a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

80%Prepare and provide extensive documentation on the configuration and operation of a deployed system in support of the research project.

20%Train other students and team members on software use and configuration. Work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and students to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive research environment.

What You Will Need

• PhD degree in computer engineering or science.

• Extensive experience in programming with Python and bash shell scripting

• Extensive experience with git and its use specifically for version control for time-series sensor data from environmental sensors

• Extensive experience with the configuration, deployment, and management of Ubuntu Linux systems, reverse SSH tunnels, and remote management of intermittently-connected fitlet edge computing gateways connected to the Internet via commodity cellular phone plans and behind Network Address Translators (NATs)

• Extensive experience in programming Campbell Scientific data loggers for environmental sensors; extensive experience with LoRA radios as well as Nebula and EdgeVPN virtual networks

• Extensive experience with GitHub Actions, AWS S3 and Glacier cloud computing and storage platforms.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

• Experience working effectively with diverse groups of students, researchers, and staff.

What We Would Like You to Have

Prior software engineering experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

There may be periods of evening or weekend work near delivery deadlines.

Pay MethodHourly

Pay Period16th - 15th of the following month

Pay DateLast working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary RangeSalary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/160539

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP08669UF

Number of Vacancies1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date12/13/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date06/15/2025

Posting Date11/20/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date12/05/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Jonathan Rich

Jonathan.rich@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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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