[iris-bulk] (Job) Polar Projects Engineer at IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center

[IRIS]

The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech is seeking  
applicants to fill the position of Polar Projects Engineer. Primary  
responsibility is to support Polar research both in the field and in  
the lab. Duties include: engineering, building, scheduling, preparing,  
and shipping equipment; field support both in the Arctic and  
Antarctic; development of specialized equipment for cold, dark  
environments; produce and maintain documentation and web content  
related to Polar support; and user training. This is a fixed term, one- 
year appointment (beginning October 1, 2010) with the possibility of  
extension as funds become available.

A B.S. in Engineering is required. Willingness to travel to Antarctica  
and the Arctic is required. Experience with field data-collection  
systems; wireless communications, installation and network design; DC  
power systems; time series data formats; and seismological fieldwork  
are desirable.  A demonstrated proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing  
is required.

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 089, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. The  
position will be open until filled.