What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological & Ecological Engineering OPEnS Lab 2022-23 position at Oregon State University?
This recruitment will be used to fill part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical OPEnS Lab pool positions for the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU).
The OPEnS Lab seeks undergraduate students to work in a hands-on technology-rich makerspace to produce next generation sensing technologies for environmental research. Join a team from a range of majors including Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Ecological, Applied Physics, and CBEE. OPEnS staff will use 3D printers, microcontrollers, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to conduct technical research and development to produce and test new instrumentation.
Time commitment per week is negotiable with a minimum of 10 hours per week. OPEnS technical staff will produce and test prototypes of the hardware and software. They will be expected to undertake the construction of their sensing systems under the guidance of Lab Director Dr. Udell. All logistical problems, safety issues, and material needs will be reported to Dr. Udell to be resolved.
Position Duties
Time commitment per week is negotiable with a minimum of 10 hours per week. OPEnS technical staff will produce and test prototypes of the hardware and software. They will be expected to undertake the construction of their sensing systems under the guidance of Lab Director Dr. Udell. All logistical problems, safety issues, and material needs will be reported to Dr. Udell to be resolved.
85% Lab technician
15% Lab and field testing of sensor systems
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Eligibility Requirements (http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements)
Additional Required Qualifications
- High level of organization
- Communication skills
- Quantitative engineering aptitude
- Soldering experience
- Arduino IDE and hardware
- Knowledge of various sensors, Circuits, CAD for 3D printing, wireless communication protocols, networks, and hardware
- Electronics prototyping
- Experience building, designing, or programming in a collaborative environment or team
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08899SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/05/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/30/2023
Posting Date
07/05/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/30/2023
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: Chet Udell (udellc@oregonstate.edu) or Cara Walter (cara.walter@oregonstate.edu)
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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