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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced scientific instrumentation while supporting research projects in the physical and astrophysical sciences. Proficient in data collection, archiving, and reporting, with strong organizational and time management skills essential for successful deployment in remote environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Scientific Instrumentation MaintenanceData Collection and ArchivingMacintosh and Linux/Unix FamiliarityPublic Trust Security ClearanceIndependent Work and Time Management
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Hard Skills
UV Spectroradiometer OperationGPS Receiver MaintenanceVLF Radio Receiver TroubleshootingNeutron Detector HandlingRadionuclide Detector RepairSeismometer CalibrationMagnetometer OperationPhotometer UsageInterferometer MaintenanceAir Sampling Unit Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Networking ToolsFile Transfer Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Public Trust Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Scientific ResearchPhysical SciencesAstrophysical SciencesNSF GranteesAntarctic DeploymentLogistics Coordination
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlaskLinuxUnix
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support scientific research projects in the physical and astrophysical sciences at remote Antarctic field stations
- Work with advanced scientific instrumentation
- Assist in collecting data and carry out research protocols for NSF grantees
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair scientific monitoring equipment, including UV spectroradiometers, GPS receivers, VLF radio receivers, neutron and radionuclide detectors, seismometers, magnetometers, photometers, interferometers, and air sampling units
- Collect, archive, and transmit data and status reports to project researchers
- Collect and prepare samples for shipment
- Maintain flask inventory and coordinate with logistics to ensure adequate inventory for the next season
- Deploy to Antarctica for approximately eight months during the Austral Winter
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically requires BS and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience
- Must be able to work independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Fluency with networking topics and file transfer tools
- Administrator familiarity with Macintosh and Linux/Unix platforms
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting date
- Must successfully complete NSF-required physical, dental, and psychological examinations
- Must pass an EBI background check
- Deployment to Antarctica is required
- Must meet NSF deployment eligibility requirements, including review of disciplinary history related to stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three years
- During the interview, must keep the camera on; interviewer may take a picture for identification purposes if an offer is extended
Benefits
Comp & perks- Seasonal deployment role for approximately 8 months
- Pre-deployment training may be provided/required
- Opportunity to support cutting-edge scientific research in Antarctica