NSF-LTER Research Technician
NSF-LTER Research Technician
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Job Description
About The University Corporation
TUC is a nonprofit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University Northridge; to support the academic research and creative endeavors of its students faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. and Responsibilities:
Technician is based at CSUN but will conduct lengthy fieldwork in French Polynesia 46 months/y). Candidate is expected to run all support infrastructure for the project (maintaining equipment ordering supplies shipping to Moorea etc. supervise and execute all facets of boat and scuba based field research maintain mesocosms flumes and lab experiments conduct research on scuba analyze data support field and project logistics from CSUN. Candidate works to support research by faculty graduate students and postdocs. Estimated percentage or amount of time: 20 Boat driving scuba work snorkeling marine operations. 30 Fieldwork in Moorea shorebased equipment maintenance and support 10 Field logistics ordering shipping maintaining equipment 40 Processing biological samples in Moorea and at CSUN.
Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to have an MS (or equivalent experience) in a field based marine biology topic experience in the biology/ecology of marine organisms a history of working in coastal environments and a strong background in field marine biology involving the operation of small boats in offshore conditions instrumentation support and operation and the use of wide variety of basic laboratory and aquarium equipment. Scuba diving with AAUS training is required and the position involves significant periods (up to 6 months/year) of work overseas in Moorea French Polynesia. This position provides unique opportunities to work with a team studying the biology of coral reefs in the central south Pacific and to work with a dynamic team within the Moorea Coral Reef LTER .
Knowledge Specialized Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must be able to work for lengthy periods in the field in French Polynesia where daytoday interactions will be required with colleagues and professional staff in an international context. Strong problemsolving skills required in both scientific and applied fields. Strong knowledge marine field sciences instrumentation and coral reef ecology preferred.
Pay Benefits & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $20 $25/hour
Time Base: FullTime
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 403 (b) Life AD&D Flex Spending
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT LIVESCAN AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the bestqualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins Monday January 20th and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered in the initial review applications must be submitted before the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process please view the link below:
Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race color ethnicity religion national origin age gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status and disability. Applicants who wish to request accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
