Job Description

Filing Deadline: Fri 6/13/2025

This is an 18 month 100% Contract position. This appointment may be extended or converted to career status based on the needs and funding of the department.

This position requires the willingness and ability to travel.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

CASPO is comprised of three diverse research units, AS (Atmospheric Science), PO (Physical Oceanography) and CR (Climate Research). Each unit was its own independent division until the three were combined into CASPO in 2007. The CASPO Business Office is the support hub of the research efforts of 55 academics in various titles (Professor, Research Scientist, Project Scientist and Specialist), several Research Associates/Visiting Scholars, 40 postdoctoral scholars, 44 graduate students and 130 staff. CASPO manages approximately $50 million in federal, state and private funds annually and manages an additional $2.8 million in discretionary funds. It occupies 51,000 square feet of space, including instructional and research support space, administrative offices and research labs. CASPO is home to the Instrumental Development Group (IDG), a recharge facility that builds and deploys a third of the world's data collecting sounding observers (SOLOs) and 7 to 10 ocean-going gliders, annually. In addition, CASPO manages the newly formed Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The CASPO Business Office is responsible for managing Oceans and Atmosphere (OA) Section funds and activities, including budgeting and expenses related to new Researcher startup funding, bridge funding, seminars, student recruitment and meetings, building maintenance for Nierenberg Hall, OAR/Keck, and O&A space in MESOM, DeepSea Drilling and Seaweed Canyon. The majority of SIO's NOAA Cooperative Institute (CIMEAS) funding runs through CASPO and requires additional coordination with program staff. The OA Section is the largest of SIO's three sections comprising the CASPO and MPL Divisions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Manage scientific instrumentation used in both laboratory and field settings. Primary responsibilities include: Testing, calibrating, and maintaining a variety of instruments used to measure atmospheric conditions and aerosols. Conducting field measurements in remote parts of southeastern California during dust storms. Performing quality control and archiving of collected data to ensure integrity and accessibility for research and analysis.

Under direct guidance of senior researcher, applies acquired skills and knowledge of applicable research discipline to support field research projects of small to medium size and intermediate scope and complexity, including but not limited to research in environmental, public health, social or biological science disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in the atmospheric sciences or a related discipline preferred but not required.

• Experience with scientific instrumentation and geophysical data handling.

• Willingness and ability to travel and conduct field work in extreme weather environments.

• Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility.

• Working knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites.

• Working knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites.

• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners.

• Demonstrates ability to work with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates ability to work in ambiguous conditions.

• Proficient research and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated communication skills with project team members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

• Must be willing and able to travel.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $58,600 - $100,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $28.07 - $48.28

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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