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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Mauna-Loa-Solar-Observatory/Solar-Observer---Associate-Scientist-II_REQ-2019-123-1">https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Mauna-Loa-Solar-Observatory/Solar-Observer---Associate-Scientist-II_REQ-2019-123-1</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;background:white'>Job Title: Solar Observer - Associate Scientist II</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><br><span style='background:white'>Location: MLSO, Hawaii</span><br><span style='background:white'>Type: Full-time, Exempt </span><br><span style='background:white'>Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 1/17/20, or until this position is filled. </span><br><span style='background:white'>Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this position.</span><br><span style='background:white'>Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this position.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Where You Will Work:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences.  NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) occupies part of the NOAA Mauna Loa research site located on the flank of Mauna Loa at an elevation of 3440 meters on the island of Hawaii. It is operated by the High Altitude Observatory (HAO), a division of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which is located in Boulder, Colorado.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><br><br><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The MLSO is tasked with monitoring the solar atmosphere and recording data on plasma and energetic emissions from the solar atmosphere. The observations are used to study solar activity and its impacts at Earth and to study long term changes on the Sun. A number of non-solar astronomical observatories are also located at the site.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>What You Will Do:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'> Responsible for observing and collecting the highest quality scientific solar data through the operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of  instruments for scientific observations of the Sun at the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory. Responsible for operating, maintaining, and assisting in the development of electro-mechanical and optical instrumentation systems in support of solar research. Provides significant feedback on quality of real-time observations and proper operation of solar instruments. This job is performed at the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) which is located on the Island of Hawaii, 45 miles from the city of Hilo. MLSO is located on an active volcano at the 11,250 foot level, at a remote site requiring a 3-hour commute (1.5 hours one-way) and special attentiveness to established safety procedures. MLSO operations require the ability to work irregular hours, between 5 AM and 6 PM, and a flexible schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays with an average work week equaling 40 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Responsibilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Observes and collects solar data through the operation and maintenance of solar telescope systems and the observatory facilities. Closely monitors real-time data and adjusts instruments to ensure data quality and proper performance of instrument.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>One of three Mauna Loa observers that manage day-to-day operations. Works closely with other observers, HAO instrumentation group, and MLSO Manager in Boulder to identify and perform instrument and facility repairs and improvements to ensure data collection and quality of data. Often recommends corrective measures. Troubleshoots and may update on-site scripting software.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Assists Mauna Loa and HAO staff in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of electromechanical subsystems and optical scientific equipment and instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Prepares and updates documentation associated with data operations to aid in assuring proper functioning and maintenance of instruments, and data quality and interpretation. May assist Mauna Loa staff in preparation of technical reports regarding the status and needs of instruments and the facility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Occasionally provides tours of the facility to the general public and scientific groups visiting MLSO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Documents day-to-day activities, data quality, sky conditions and other items in observer log to aid in data interpretation and assessing instrument performance, maintenance and development.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Analyzes real-time data for instrumental problems, adjustments, and repairs. Recommends corrective measures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>What You Need:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><i><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Education and Years of Experience: </span></u></i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or technical area relevant to the operation of a solar observatory.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Two or more years’ experience in operating, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of scientific instrumentation and <span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>facilities.   </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Experience in cleaning sensitive optics strongly desired.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><i><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></u></i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Position requires high technical skills to keep the observatory operating properly. General knowledge of science data collection and instrumentation, assessing data quality and following detailed guidelines. Basic knowledge of optics, general scientific methodology and terminology.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Advanced skills with and knowledge of electronics, optical and electromechanical systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Advanced skill in troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Knowledge and skill in using hand tools or machine tools.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Knowledge of computer and networked systems.  Experience with LINUX and Windows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Effective verbal and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;f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