We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to operate,
develop, and maintain a meteorological station and to provide data
management and quality assurance of meteorological data collected by the
Environmental Data Center (EDC) for the Toolik Field Station (TFS). The
goal of the EDC is to collect and manage data on key environmental
drivers and biological responders to climate change in the local Toolik
environs. This baseline data is provided to the science community of
Toolik for their use as background and context for framing specific
questions and hypotheses about plant and animal adaptation to the
Arctic, the structure and function of arctic ecosystems, and responses
and feedback of the arctic environment to climate change. Please see
http://www.uaf.edu/toolik/ and http://toolik.alaska.edu/edc/ for more
information. Duties include: (1) develop, operate, and maintain weather
stations in an arctic field location, (2) program, deploy, maintain and
calibrate meteorological sensors, Campbell Scientific and other
dataloggers, time-lapse cameras and other instrumentation, (3) provide
quality assurance and quality control of climate data to meet NSF
Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) data standards, (4) integrate data
availability with LTER, GIS and web-based data server teams, and develop
real-time availability of meteorological data on our web site, (5)
upgrade sensors on the climate station as funds become available, and
(6) contribute to the further development of the climate data collection
component of the EDC. This position requires residence at TFS half to
three-quarters time from mid-May through September of each year;
otherwise the job location is at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The
desired candidate will possess: (1) demonstrated experience with
Campbell Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming (PC208W and
PC900), data collection software, communication peripherals, and
sensors, (2) strong personal communication and quantitative skills, (3)
self-motivation, independence and the ability to work with minimal
supervision, as well as ability and willingness to work with site
investigators, and (4) excellent organizational and documentation
skills. Desired qualifications include Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
or related fields, and/or significant experience with meteorological
instrumentation. For more information about the position, contact Dr.
Syndonia Bret-Harte [email protected], the supervisor for this
position.
This is a full-time position with benefits. To apply, use the following
link: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70388. In your
application, include a cover letter, c.v. or resume, and the names,
email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. In
your cover letter, explain how your experience, training, and
professional goals apply to this project, and anything you think will
convince us you are the right person for the job. For full
consideration, you must apply by July 31, 2010.
Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with
the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of
1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident
Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of
Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action
employer and educational institution. Your application for employment
with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the
Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director
at 474-6259.
UAF is an EO/AA Employer and Educational Institution.
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Dr. M. Syndonia Bret-Harte
Associate Professor of Biology and Wildlife
Associate Science Director, Toolik Field Station
Institute of Arctic Biology
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
PO Box 757000
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7000
907-474-5434
http://users.iab.uaf.edu/~syndonia_bret-harte/CV.html and
http://users.iab.uaf.edu/~syndonia_bret-harte/
email address:<[email protected]>
