[ES_JOBS_NET] Faculty Research Assistant, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/89937
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) invites applications for a part-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
This sea-going position will support diverse operations in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). Position objectives will include assisting in shore-side development and maintenance of marine scientific equipment, including but not limited to oceanographic moorings, sediment sampling devices, and various sensors, as well as scientific tasks in the Marine and Geology Repository and Paleomagnetic Laboratory including splitting and processing cores and basic scientific analyses such as sediment grain-size. This position will also assist in the logistics associated with supporting sea-going expeditions nationally and internationally (i.e. shipping, customs forms, liaising with shipping agents, etc). At sea, position objectives will include overseeing safe deployment and recovery of various oceanographic equipment including, but not limited to, moorings, marine sediment sampling devices, and CTDs. The position will also be responsible for collecting and managing instrument and underway data as necessary. The position will be involved in processing and interpretation of collected data, and will be expected to contribute to the scientific endeavor from the development of experiments through the interpretation, publication, and presentation of results.
Work and associated funding for this position is anticipated to be a minimum of 0.50 FTE. During the sailing season (early spring through late fall), additional work and associated funding may be available up to 1.0 FTE.
Position Duties
25% - Maintain, test, and deploy oceanographic instrumentation (e.g. mooring). Design and fabricate marine infrastructure, including anchors, tethers, and floatation. Contribute to development of scientific investigations, presentation, and publication.
25% - Develop and maintain marine sediment sampling devices and associated sensors, safely deploy those devices/sensors, collect and organize meta-data related to coring operations, orchestrate staging and shipping in support of coring expeditions on diverse platforms. Contribute to design and execution of scientific mission, as well as interpretation, presentation and publication of data.
25% - Process and archive marine sediment cores, collect basic lithologic, magnetic, physical properties and grain-size data, process and organize meta-data associated with coring operations. Contribute to interpretation, presentation and publication of data.
25% - Deploy and recover a diverse assortment of shipboard sampling equipment in support of fundamental science in biological, chemical, and physical oceanography. Collect and manage underway and sensor data.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Oceanography, Geoscience, or related discipline.
Experience in deployment and recovery of oceanographic equipment from diverse platforms.
Experience in processing and basic analysis of marine sediment samples (i.e. multi-sensor core logger operation, core splitting/description, grain-size analyses, etc).
Detailed knowledge of jumbo piston coring operations.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Familiarity with the scientific method, presentation and publication of scientific results.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience with multi-sensor core logger systems.
Experience with grain size analyses and/or magnetic properties (i.e. magnetic susceptibility) analyses.
Experience with processing and archival of marine sediment cores.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position will require working outdoors up to 8 hours per day ashore, frequently in inclement weather. The incumbent will be expected to sail on oceanographic expeditions for periods frequently ranging from 1-6 weeks. While at sea, this hire will be expected to work outside for up to 12 hours per day, seven days a week, frequently in inclement weather. Position duties will occasionally require the ability to lift heavy loads up to 60 pounds.
Work and associated funding for this position is anticipated to be a minimum of 0.50 FTE. During the sailing season (early spring through late fall), additional work and associated funding may be available up to 1.0 FTE, and the ability to work up to full-time is preferred.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P03680UF

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/15/2020

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
03/17/2020

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
04/01/2020

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Letters of Reference are required for this position. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three (3) referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Maureen Walczak, Assistant Professor (Senior Research)
Search Committee Chair
Email: mo.walczak at oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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