RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2

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The University of Washington’s School of Oceanography (SoO) operates two research vessels, R/V Thomas G. Thompson and R/V Rachel Carson and is associated with Ship-based Science Technical Support in the Arctic (STARC), the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy. The Shipboard Science Support Group (SSSG) provides logistical support within SoO’s Marine Operations to enable users of our research vessels to successfully and safely carry out their planned missions and objectives. Individuals in the SSSG work cooperatively with ship operators, ship users, co-workers, and vendors to maintain a high level of services and specialized scientific and technical assistance to the oceanographic community.

The University of Washington is currently seeking a qualified, motivated individual with technical and practical skills in ocean sciences to join our sea-going team of technicians in support of the SoO’s scientific and educational cruises on R/V Thomas G. Thompson, R/V Rachel Carson, and USCGC Healy. This position, Research Scientist/Engineer 2 (E S UAW RSE), entails frequent periods worked at sea, for two to three months at a time and half the year or more on ships wherever they are operating throughout the world ocean. The successful candidate will support USCGC Healy in shipyard and in port for maintenance and instrumentation upgrades during the USCGC season and supplement their schedule with Thompson and Carson support the remainder of the year.

All SSSG personnel must have the capacity for both working as part of a team in a high energy group environment, where communication and listening both are critical to success, and working alone for extended periods while retaining the ability to remain self-directed. Personnel are expected to cultivate positive and welcoming shipboard culture and uphold the University of Washington’s value of inclusiveness where diverse perspectives are recognized, respected, and seen as a source of strength.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shipside Support 50%:
Support of science aboard research vessels operated by the University of Washington including R/V Thomas G. Thompson, R/V Rachel Carson and in association with (STARC), the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy.