Research Associate II
Core
Provides hands-on technical support for electromechanical systems and electronics during oceanographic field campaigns and research cruises.
Role type
Field operations technician (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Field hardware, equipment platforms, and operational logistics for maritime deployments
Domain
Oceanography / Marine research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electromechanical assembly and maintenance, troubleshooting electronics, soldering and wiring, general computer proficiency (Windows/Linux), driving commercial vehicles, data collection at sea
Preferred skills
Oceanographic instrumentation (CTD, moorings, AUVs), 3D printing, SCUBA diving, Spanish
Technologies
Multimeters, power supplies, drills, saws, hand and power tools
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and assemble electromechanical systems and electronics; fabricate and modify field hardware; support operational logistics for maritime deployments; collect observational data during long-duration research cruises; load, unload, and set up equipment on research and merchant vessels; transport equipment via pickup and box trucks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC