Undergraduate Research Intern
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
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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 [email protected]. 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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