Oregon State University
Faculty Research Assistant (Confidential)
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College of Agricultural Sciences | Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station
Special Instructions To Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV
For Additional Information Please Contact
Christy O'Donnell
christy.deykes@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary
The incumbent will assist Oregon State University (OSU) and the United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, Pacific Shellfish Research Unit (USDA-ARS, PSRU) researchers with projects related to shellfish aquaculture.
These projects involve mapping shellfish aquaculture and other estuarine habitats in coastal estuaries using GPS and GIS, designing and conducting surveys to investigate the use of these estuarine habitats by fish and invertebrates, examining burrowing shrimp populations in coastal estuaries as they impact shellfish aquaculture, and investigating survival of shellfish (primarily oysters) when exposed to burrowing shrimp and other stressors including temperature, low PH, high PCO2 water, pathogens like OSHv-1 in the estuarine environment.
The incumbent is expected to assist with conducting field work, processing samples, entering data, data analyses, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute field and laboratory research with USDA-ARS and OSU collaborators. Current projects include long-term burrowing shrimp population monitoring in several estuaries, estuarine habitat surveys, nekton habitat use, and studies aimed at quantifying shrimp population change across ecological boundaries (e.g., aquaculture, bed edge).
- Enter and maintain accurate records for data collected in above field and laboratory studies. Process, analyze and interpret data using statistical modeling tools (e.g. R, ArcGIS).
- Compile research findings; co-author presentations and manuscripts for publication. Participate in ongoing research planning discussions.
- Store samples, maintain databases, inventory and store chemicals, service and maintain small boats and field equipment, and maintain safe laboratory conditions.
- Process field-collected samples, such as measuring burrowing shrimp and other fish and invertebrates and recording data. Supervise volunteers or other student employees as needed which may include planning, assigning and approving work.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in discipline is appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
- Experience (or training) using Industrial Plankton photobioreactors for large-volume production of algal species used in oyster aquaculture, including but not limited to Nannochloropsis spp, Chaetoceros spp. and Tisochyrsis spp.
- Demonstrated experience sub-culturing primary stocks of aquaculture algae species.
- Demonstrated experience producing starter cultures of aquaculture algal species.
- Experience maintaining seawater systems (filtration, pumps, etc.) for production of microalgae.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 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; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete 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 University Policy 05-030.
Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience conducting aquaculture research.
- Experience conducting outreach via tours, or training for stakeholders and/or staff/students/interns.
Working Conditions/Schedule
This position involves field work, which may occur at non-standard times due to tide cycles. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Field work may be conducted in inclement weather. The incumbent may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull objects (cores, nets, cameras, and other collection devices) weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel may also be required.
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience
Anticipated Start Date
2026-08-24
Anticipated End Date
2027-06-30
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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