Undergraduate Research Intern - Corvallis, United States - Oregon State University

Description

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:

• 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

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.