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Oregon State University

Faculty Research Assistant/Senior Faculty Research Assistant I

Corvallis, United States

Faculty Research Assistant/Senior Faculty Research Assistant I

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

1) A resume/CV

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

3) Statement of Research

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: Erica.Fleishman@oregonstate.edu

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.

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)

Position Title

Faculty Research Assistant

Job Title

Faculty Research Assistant/Senior Faculty Research Assistant I

Appointment Type

Academic Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?

Yes

Job Summary

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for Various FTE, 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant or Senior Faculty Research Assistant 1 position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

Appointment at the Faculty Research Assistant is anticipated; however, higher rank maybe considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The position will collaborate with faculty and researchers at the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) by developing metrics and indicators of risks associated with natural hazards, particularly those related to climate, and potential actions to reduce potential harms from natural hazards. The position also will apply strategic foresight methods to evaluate how potential alternative futures may affect hazards, harms, and risk reduction.

The position will apply reliable quantitative and qualitative analysis methods; collaborate with colleagues at OSU, other universities, state and federal agencies, and interested and affected organizations; and translate data on climate, natural hazards, and harm reduction for non-technical audiences.

OCCRI was created in 2007 by the Oregon State Legislature under House Bill 3543. OCCRI facilitates research on climate change and its effects on natural and human systems in Oregon, provides climate change information to the public and technical assistance to state and local governments, and assesses the state of the science of climate change as it applies to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on the state.

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
7 cultural resource centers 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 a comprehensive benefits package 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 the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

50%. Access, compile, and synthesize information on climate, climate change, natural hazards, and their effects on human and natural systems. Document methods, results, and inferences for communication to technical and non-technical audiences.

25%. Contribute to collaborative development of scenarios of alternative futures that may affect probabilities of natural hazards and harms from those hazards. Contribute to identification of potential actions to reduce harms that are robust to alternative plausible futures.

20%. Provide technical support on development and communication of information on climate change, hazards, and associated indicators to governmental and non-governmental partners.

5%. Other project management and communication duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications for All Ranks

Master’s degree in geography, geographical information science, or related field.
Expertise in integration of environmental and social data.
Experience with geographic information systems.
Experience in collaborating with academic and agency partners on topics related to climate change and natural hazards.
Experience in communication of science to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Required Qualifications for the Senior Faculty Research Assistant I Rank

Expertise in analysis and management of data related to adaptation to climate change and natural hazards.
Experience in facilitating sustained interactions among government and nongovernmental partners.
Experience with analysis and communication of social and economic dimensions of adaptation capacity.
5 or more years of experience in management of complex, multi-institutional projects.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience in hydroclimate or climate science.
Experience with land-use planning at the state level.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position is part-time and hourly. Work schedule is flexible. We anticipate some ebb and flow in the number of hours worked per month (less than 0.49 FTE) to accommodate other responsibilities of the employee and project schedules at OCCRI. Remote work will be considered; if remote work is agreed on by the employee and supervisor, position may require occasional travel to Corvallis to meet with colleagues at Oregon State University and with collaborators outside the university.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$29.00 - $47.00

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/172651

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P09456UF

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

11/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

09/29/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

10/13/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / 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

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

3) Statement of Research

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: Erica.Fleishman@oregonstate.edu

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.