Department PSD Astronomy & Astrophysics: JC South Pole About the Department The 10-meter South Pole Telescope (SPT) Winter-Over will be a member of a two-person crew located at the NSF Amundsen-Scott South Pole research station in Antarctica. The crew will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance and operation of the SPT. The crew will participate in the preliminary analysis of the astronomical data and is an integral part of the SPT collaboration.

A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately twelve months. Job Summary The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.

Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. Responsibilities Assemble and set up scientific equipment. Check scientific instrumentation.

Maintain cryogenic refrigeration systems in good working order. Test and integrate electrical and mechanical assemblies, including the power, computer, and electronic components. Climb, operate machines, operate power tools, and report on the status of telescope and observations to SPT collaboration through weekly teleconferences.

Other fieldwork for instrument deployment and maintenance. Provides technical and administrative support for a research project. Collects and enters data.

Assists in analyzing data. Assists with the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents. Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: Preferred Qualifications: Education: A B.S. in Physics or Engineering with a strong research component.

Experience: Remote-field work experience on telescopes, mechanical systems (including servo systems and cryogenic systems), radio, analog and digital electronics. Experience working in a self-motivated manner within a large collaboration and the demonstrated ability to think in a structured, logical manner while under pressure. Preferred Competencies Competence with computer systems and electronic instruments is required.

Climbing, bending, reaching lifting, and operating machines and power tools. Experience working at a harsh, remote site. Experience working in a self-motivated manner within a large collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to think in a structured, logical manner while under pressure. Must have the ability to work independently and as well as within a team environment. Working Conditions A continuo.