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Research Scientist (Antarctica) (Alternate position)

Basic Qualifications
**This position is an "alternate" position. An alternate is a backup hire that is willing to
deploy to Antarctica in the event the primary is unable to deploy.**
Bachelors degree or higher in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or other engineering
discipline is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities required. Knowledge of MS-Excel and
Word required. Must be organized, able to multi-task, and work without direct supervision.
General electronic troubleshooting experience required.
***Deployment to Antarctica is required for this position. The individual in the position must
successfully complete the physical, dental and psychological examinations as required by
the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in
withdrawal of employment oer or other employment action.***
Req ID

Job Code/Title

358928BR

E1482:Research Scientist

Job Description
**This position is an "alternate" position. An alternate is a backup hire that is willing to
deploy to Antarctica in the event the primary is unable to deploy.**
In accordance with overall technical direction, guidance, and protocols provided by
grantees, subcontractors, and the National Science Foundation, the Research Scientist
position supports a variety of scientific research projects in the physical and astrophysical
sciences at remote Antarctic field stations, works with advanced scientific instrumentation,
assists in the collection of data, and carries out research protocols for NSF grantees. The
Research Scientist also:
- Maintains, trouble shoots, and repairs a variety of equipment used in the long-term
monitoring of physical phenomena including (but not limited to) magnetometers,
spectrophotometers, CCD cameras, and other radio and optical equipment.
-Uses digital and analog electronic equipment to diagnose and repair instruments and
computer hardware failures.
- Supports grantees by ensuring timely problem resolution, minimizing data collection

interruptions, and notifying grantees of outages, issues, and maintenance schedules.

- Maintains appropriate project logbooks, documents and email records. Updates standard
operating procedures.
- Administers, operates, and maintains the computer-based acquisition data systems
- Coordinates with other departments on computer configurations and networking topology
issues such as firewall access and IP addresses.
- Receives and inventories capital equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies.
Maintains accurate inventory of spare parts for equipment and instruments, and prepares
resupply lists. Assists with life-cycle management and informs researchers/sta on
replacement timelines.
- Occasionally conducts briefings on research and tours of facilities for distinguished
visitors.
- Performs other duties as required.
SITE-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are three Research Scientist positions, one at McMurdo and two at South Pole. The
following are additional duties at these stations.
- Maintains, operates, and repairs cryogenic dewars, associated equipment and
compressed gas cylinders. Manages LN2 and GN2 supply for the station.
-Manual labor as needed including excavating buried experiments and station maintenance.
-Community duties which may include washing dishes and cleaning common areas.
-(SOUTH POLE ONLY): Will be assigned to an Emergency Response Team (ERT). Examples
are the Fire Brigade and First Aid teams which require specialized training that is provided.
- (SOUTH POLE ONLY): The South Pole positions are for approximately 13 months,
beginning with 2 weeks of training in Denver in Mid-October 2016 and running through MidNovember 2017. Deployment to South Pole is from November 1, 2016 - November 15, 2017
(approximately). You will deploy from Denver directly to South Pole.
- (McMurdo ONLY): Typically deploys from early Oct for a year although summer only (Oct Feb) and winter only (Feb - Oct) deployments are possible.
This position is identified as Strategic Review. This is an ALTERNATE POSITION
Security Clearance

LMCareers Business Unit

None

ESS8200 IS&GS (S8200-SWIFT)

Business Area

Program

Info Systems & Global Sol

ASC

Department

Job Class

9023024:NSF POLAR_OS

Scientist

Job Category

City

Experienced Professional

Centennial

State

Zip

Colorado

80112

Virtual

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

no

No

Work Schedule

Req Type

FLEX-Non-Standard 40 hour week

Task Order/IDIQ

Direct/Indirect

Shift

Direct

First

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