10-meter South Pole Telescope Winter-over

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Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica
Base: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote (12-month on-site commitment)
Hands-on maintenance and operation
Cryogenic refrigeration systems
Electrical and mechanical assemblies
The University of Chicago is seeking a candidate for the 10-meter South Pole Telescope Winter-over position, requiring a twelve-month commitment at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. The role involves hands-on maintenance and operation of the telescope, participation in data analysis, and collaboration within a small team

Job Summary

  • The 10-meter South Pole Telescope (SPT) Winter-Over will be a member of a two-person crew responsible for the hands-on maintenance and operation of the SPT at the NSF Amundsen-Scott South Pole research station.
  • The crew will participate in the preliminary analysis of astronomical data and is an integral part of the SPT collaboration.
  • A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately twelve months, is required, and applicants must pass physical and mental qualifying exams.

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The University of Chicago is seeking a candidate for the 10-meter South Pole Telescope Winter-over position, requiring a twelve-month commitment at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. The role involves hands-on maintenance and operation of the telescope, participation in data analysis, and collaboration within a small team.

Salary

Base: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on maintenance and operation
  • Cryogenic refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and mechanical assemblies
  • Work in a cold, harsh environment
  • Pass physical and mental qualifying exams

Nice-to-have

  • Self-motivated within large collaboration
  • Structured, logical thinking under pressure
  • Work independently and within a team

Key Requirements

  • 2-5 years of work experience
  • Vocational training or equivalent experience
  • B.S. in Physics or Engineering preferred
  • Remote-field work experience preferred
  • Experience with mechanical and cryogenic systems preferred
  • Experience with radio, analog and digital electronics preferred

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