Job Description:

• Assemble and set up scientific equipment.

• Check scientific instrumentation.

• Maintain cryogenic refrigeration systems in good working order.

• Test and integrate electrical and mechanical assemblies, including the power, computer, and electronic components.

• Climb, operate machines, operate power tools, and report on the status of telescope and observations to SPT collaboration through weekly teleconferences.

• Other fieldwork for instrument deployment and maintenance.

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.

• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:         

• A B.S. in Physics or Engineering with a strong research component.

Experience:       

• Remote-field work experience on telescopes, mechanical systems (including servo systems and cryogenic systems), radio, analog and digital electronics.
• Experience working in a self-motivated manner within a large collaboration and the demonstrated ability to think in a structured, logical manner while under pressure.

Preferred Competencies

• Competence with computer systems and electronic instruments is required.  Climbing, bending, reaching lifting, and operating machines and power tools.
• Experience working at a harsh, remote site.
• Experience working in a self-motivated manner within a large collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to think in a structured, logical manner while under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as well as within a team environment.

Working Conditions

• A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately one year is mandatory.
• Due to the job site, good physical health is required.
• Applicant must be able to work in a cold, harsh environment.
• Applicant must pass physical and mental qualifying exams before employment.
• Ability to climb on the telescope, bend, reach, lift, and use of machines and power tools.
• Planning; attention to detail; analytic and quantitative skills; reading; self-motivation; problem solving; math; reasoning; oral and written communications; ability to manage time pressures.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (required)

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