Associate Engineer, for design of systems for atmospheric and ecosystem
measurements, starting summer 2010. Biosphere 2 (at University of Arizona)
seeks a creative engineer with background in design, construction,
deployment and maintenance of robust automated field instrumentation. This
position will provide self-starting individuals with opportunity to manage
instrumentation projects and collaborate with research scientists using the
instrumentation for research.
Initial projects support deployment of new laser spectrometers to
measure isotopes in atmospheric CH4 and CO2 at field sites (in northern
Sweden, and Brazilian Amazon), and in Biosphere 2, the unique enclosed
ecosystem near Tucson, AZ.
Candidates should have training/experience in mechanical, civil, or
electrical engineering, and familiarity with computer-aided design and data
acquisition. Relevant experience includes pressure and flow control, thermal
management, electronics, and optics. Additional background in measurement
of isotope ratios in gases or materials (including design of calibration to
maintain traceable high-accuracy), or of biosphere-atmosphere fluxes, is a
strong plus.
The University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer,
providing competitive salary and benefits. Apply at:
https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (job number 44952). See also:
http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Prof. Saleska
group); http://www.b2science.org/ (Biosphere 2)
