The
IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech is seeking applicants to fill the two positions of Staff Scientist/Polar Projects Field Engineer. The primary responsibility of this position is to
support Polar geophysical research from the lab, office, and field. Duties include: developing specialized equipment for cold, dark environments; testing, preparing, and shipping equipment; serving as a technical liaison for PI experiments; supporting the installation, maintenance, and decommission of geophysical stations in the Arctic and Antarctic; producing and maintaining documentation related to Polar support and systems; and training members of PASSCAL's user community.
See below for more information regarding qualifications and application submission. I am currently in this position and happy to to answer any questions you may have prior to applying. While the position includes lots of field time in both Antarctica and the Arctic, employees are expected to be based in Socorro, New Mexico. Though it's off the beaten path, Socorro is a really special community with excellent outdoor opportunities (climbing, hiking, biking and more) and within easy driving distance of Albuquerque. Please reach out to me at
rothaurora@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school. Area of study Electronics, technology, or related sciences plus 3 years of directly related experience. Bachelor's degree - Area of study: Geophysics or related science, or engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical or similar core engineering). Seismological or other science field experience desired. Electrical, mechanical or structural engineering design experience desired. Data telemetry and network design & support experience desired. Data analysis experience desired. Scripting and programming experience desired. Portable DC power systems and power budget calculations desired. Data acquisition systems for rugged field environments desired. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills desired.
Submission Procedure:
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: New Mexico Tech, Human Resources, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, New Mexico 87801.
or email application and include job title as subject line to:
nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu
New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The position will be open until filled.
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Aurora Roth
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IRIS/PASSCAL
Staff Scientist/Polar Field Engineer
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