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Faculty Research Assistant
URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/36758
Company / Organization: OSU Marine Technician Group
Pay Rate: $50K-$70K / year
City: Corvallis
Application Deadline: 03-Feb-17
Description:
The Ship Operations unit in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, fixed term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) will serve as a member of the Marine Technician group primarily supporting the research portion of the University mission by performing sponsored research on the Research Vessel (R/V) Oceanus, the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences’ 185 foot research vessel, and the United States Coast Guard Arctic Vessels (USCGC Healy, USCGC Polar Star), conducting research on shore and at sea. This FRA must possess varied skills and the ability to be flexible, as well as being able to work and make decisions independently. This FRA performs tasks critical to the success of scientific programs at sea? interacts with and directs the activities of students, technicians, faculty and classified employees? and oversees the data collection. This FRA contributes developmental technical support for the Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) program, which is an effort within OSU that is currently designing and constructing the next class of oceangoing research vessel for the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The primary responsibility of this FRA Marine Technician position is to ensure the data collected from the shared use equipment pool of the R/V Oceanus and the USCGC Healy is of the highest quality, has received proper quality control, and is disseminated to the principle investigators (PIs) for use in peer reviewed publications and presentations. Contributions to the accurate collection of data is essential.
This FRA handles pre-cruise, at sea, and post-cruise duties in preparation for scientific research programs performed at sea. The ability to become recognized as a champion of OSU’s marine technological operational systems, with exemplary knowledge of current and historical configurations, troubleshooting and repair on the bench or in the field, is vital to the success of the program. A successful FRA can expect an evolving role with the potential to grow to a higher level position with increased responsibilities.
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories and three oceanographic research vessels, the 177-foot ocean-going Oceanus, the 84-foot coastal research vessel Pacific Storm, and the 54-foot coastal research vessel Elakha. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal agencies. It has more than 100 faculty, 200 graduate students and 600 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and a M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with several minors and certificate programs.
Requirements:
25% Participates in the advance planning for upcoming cruises, the preparation and staging of cruise equipment, and the scheduling of equipment requests and usage. Acts as a liaison, coordinating information between scientific party members, ship operations, USCG, and marine technician personnel. Coordinates cruise operations including pre?cruise planning, logistics, loading/offloading of equipment, and at sea scientific activities. Fulfills the post?cruise obligation of data dissemination to scientists and national data archives. Completes post?cruise assessments. Drives in order to complete cruise preparations and operations, and to transport equipment and research staff to and from the research vessel. Launches and retrieves scientific equipment, maintains and repairs equipment, and uses proper sample collection techniques. Uses power tools, works in the same vicinity where hazardous chemicals are housed, works with hazardous material or equipment, performs welding or soldering, and performs painting and/or handles paint preparation.
50% As an independent seagoing technician, ensures the proper quality and format of data being incorporated into published works by scientists. Collects data to be used in professional publications and disseminates information to the public regarding ocean health and other topics. Oversees the data collection from the shipboard oceanographic equipment, determines the best processes for collection of the data, and analyzes the quality of the data. Assesses and reconfigures instruments for proper data acquisition. Ensures the safety and effectiveness of over the side equipment deployment and recovery. Maintains the operations of permanent and transitory shared use equipment and computer facilities, and troubleshoots/repairs shipboard equipment and systems. Interacts with and directs the activities of students, technicians, faculty and classified employees? and oversees the data collection.
25% Develops new designs and applies existing designs of instrumentation, adding to the knowledge base of the oceanographic community. Draws conclusions on the development and design of instrumentation used for data collection. Installs, improves, and maintains new and existing shipboard scientific equipment. Maintains, calibrates, upgrades, and repairs shared use and shipboard systems. Performs independent projects and design efforts. Represents Oregon State University, CEOAS, and the Marine Technician Group at annual conferences and training.
Point of Contact: Andrew Woogen