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Polar Projects Field Engineer
Polar Projects Field Engineer 100 East RoadNew Mexico TechSocorro, NM 87801
Polar Projects Field Engineer
100 East RoadNew Mexico TechSocorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-5070 http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/
Polar PASSCAL IRIS
Program for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere
INSTRUMENT CENTER
"(Candidates) wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success."
Recruitment notice posted by Captain Ernest Shackleton for the Endurance expedition, over5,000 (candidates) applied!The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech is seeking applicants to fill the position of Polar Projects Field Engineer. This is a fixed term 3-year appointment with the possibility of extension as funds become available. Primary responsibility is to support Polar research both in the field and in the lab.
Responsibilities Include:
Field support of seismological experiments both in the Arctic and Antarctic• Development of specialized equipment for extreme-cold, dark environments•
Produce and maintain documentation and web content related to Polar support• User training•
Scheduling, preparing, and shipping equipment•
Minimum Requirements:M.S. or higher degree in geophysics or related science, or 3 or more years of directly related experience relevant to the support of in-house and field seismology operations
The ability to work productively and collegially in team situations under demanding • laboratory and field conditions.
Willingness to travel to Antarctica and Arctic•
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with field data-collection systems•
Wireless communications, installation, and network design•
DC power systems•
Time-series data formats•
Seismological fieldwork•
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
IRIS PASSCAL Polar Projects Field Engineer Staff Search,
c/o Human Resources,
801 Leroy Place,
Brown Hall Box 036,
Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796.
The position will be open until filled.