Research technician position available: Environmental sensor technician JOB TITLE: Environmental Sensor Program Manager
JOB SUMMARY: This is a state position at Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science. The main responsibilities of the position are maintaining a cluster of environmental sensors deployed in coastal environments, including eddy flux systems, and performing ecological field sampling. A full description is below. This is a hard money funded position and benefits include retirement and health insurance. The Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science is located just outside of historic Georgetown, SC. Under a long-term agreement with the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, the Institute is located on the 16,000-acre Hobcaw Barony at the southern end of the Waccamaw Neck and is just 35 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 60 miles north of Charleston. Hobcaw Barony is located on the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by Winyah Bay and North Inlet Estuary. The Institute is housed in a 12,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified office building with an adjoining 7,000 sq. ft. laboratory and support facility. For more information, contact Dr. Tom O’Halloran ([email protected]). JOB DUTIES: Manages environmental sensor program for applications in forestry, hydrology, and coastal ecology, including installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting. Operates and maintains a cluster of eddy covariance flux towers in coastal South Carolina. Performs forestry and natural resources fieldwork. Helps plan and design research implementation, sensor deployment, and forestry and natural resource sampling. Fieldwork: Performs field sampling of forest vegetation, soils, water for forest growth, biomass, productivity, nutrient use, etc. Sets up forest sampling plots. Navigating to previously established locations and collecting new waypoints in the field using GPS. Sensor Systems: Test, troubleshoot, calibrate and operate instruments, sensors, power systems and other field equipment in support of forest and natural resource analysis and research. Inspects and maintains sensor and field infrastructure including sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks, electrical supplies, and other field equipment, safety equipment, and lab instrumentation. Follows safety and scientific protocols. Data Management: Prepares forestry and natural resource samples for analysis. Downloads and prepares forest and natural resource data for analysis and archiving. Performs basic QAQC on data streams. Downloads data from sensor networks according to set schedule/protocol. Executes Data Management Plans as designated in specific projects. Project Planning: Uses best practices and scientific literature to design field sampling protocols in forests, wetlands, and agricultural systems with manual collection and sensor systems. Maintains statistical rigor in design and collection. Researches new and current technology in environmental sensors and assists with inventory and acquisition of new instrumentation using fiscally sound strategies. Supervision: Supervises field technicians. Coordinates field sampling campaigns. Assigns human and technical resources for forestry and natural resource programs in consultation with institute faculty. Helps to train new technicians and student interns. Works with supervisor and institute director on annual review, hiring, and termination of supervisees. Must be able to climb 120' triangular tower for sensor installation and maintenance using harness and ropes. Includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain (including wading in swamps), pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals (including snakes). Daily schedule depends on field operations and may include long shifts, split shifts, and/or weekends. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Ecology, or Environmental Science We would like to invite you to visit our careers site to complete your application. DIRECTIONS: 1. Select the link to access our careers site. 2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one. 3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application. https://cujobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=102766&PostingSeq=1
