Winter Research Associate-Alternate

Leidos is seeking a Winter Research Associate-Alternate to support scientific research at Palmer Station, Antarctica, during the Austral Winter.

The successful candidate will work with advanced scientific instrumentation, assist in data collection, and carry out research protocols for NSF grantees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in long-term monitoring of physical phenomena
• Collect, archive, and transmit data and status reports to project researchers
• Collect and prepare samples for shipment, maintain inventory of flasks, and work with logistics department to ensure adequate flask inventory for the next season

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
• Must be able to work independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Fluency with networking topics and file transfer tools required; administrator familiarity for Macintosh and Linux/Unix platforms required
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in an academic research environment providing direct support to science projects
• Basic soldering, familiarity with circuits and radio transmission (UHF, VHF)
• Experience in general computer repair including IBM-PC, Macintosh and network equipment
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Access, and SQL databases

Additional Requirements

• Deployment to Antarctica is required for this position
• Selected hire must successfully complete physical, dental, and psychological examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica
• Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting date

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00