Research Associate II
Core
Hands-on technical support for electromechanical systems and electronics during oceanographic field campaigns and research cruises.
Role type
Field operations technician (oceanography)
Builds
Operational logistics for maritime deployments and data collection equipment
Domain
Oceanography / Marine Science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electromechanical assembly and maintenance, Electronics troubleshooting, Fabrication (drills, saws, soldering), Field logistics and equipment staging, Data collection on vessels, Driving (pickup/box trucks), Physical mobility and lifting
Preferred skills
Oceanographic instrumentation (CTD, moorings, AUVs), 3D printing, SCUBA diving, Spanish
Technologies
Windows, Linux, Multimeters, Power supplies
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems and electronics, Assemble and modify field hardware, Support operational logistics for maritime deployments, Collect observational data during long-duration research cruises, Load/unload and stage equipment on research and merchant vessels, Transport equipment via truck to/from ports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC