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Mooring Technician for the Ocean Observatories Initiative
URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/62014
Company / Organization: Oregon State University
Type: Full-time
City: Corvallis
State or Country if outside US: Oregon
Application Deadline: 05-Jul-18
Duration: 12 months
Description:
Oregon State University (OSU) is a partner on a large-scale multi-year federally funded project called the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). OOI operates a global, networked infrastructure of science-driven sensor systems to measure the physical, chemical, geological, and biological variables in the ocean and seafloor. OSU operates the OOI Endurance Array, which is a network of sensors operating off the Pacific Northwest. This network brings a wealth of information to ocean researchers, fisheries, coastal managers, elected officials, and the general public about our shared ocean resources. The Endurance Array includes over 200 instruments mounted on 6 surface moorings, 6 profilers, and 6 gliders deployed off the coast of Oregon and Washington. Ocean measurements from these instruments are made available in near real time to the world via the web. The person in this position will work with a team of researchers, oceanographers, and technicians to assemble, deploy, recover, and refurbish oceanographic platforms and instruments used in the OOI Endurance Array. Work will focus on Endurance Array electronics, including: • Configuration and integration of scientific instruments onto moorings. • Responsibility for scientific instruments and electronics during research cruise. • Deployment and recovery of oceanographic platforms.
Requirements:
• Master's degree in Oceanography, Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 2-3 years of previous research experience in oceanography or related scientific field. • Experience with software interfaces and electronics of scientific equipment. • Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings • Demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. • Possess a strong commitment to work in a team with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times. • Demonstrated experience working with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences, and a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Point of Contact: Edward Dever