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The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology, geochemistry and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals.

Engineer (m / f / d) within the field of optics, electronics, physical technique, electro technique

Background

Starting each January 1, Logistics Department of AWI is appointing an  Engineer (m / f / d)  within the field of optics, electronics, physical technique, or electro technique as a technical staff member and winterer at the joint German-French Arctic station (AWIPEV Research Base) in Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.

The wintering will take place in one of the most beautiful places of Svalbard in the international research village of Ny-Ålesund where more than 10 nations have established their bases. Ny-Ålesund is equipped with modern infrastructure and corresponding recreation facilities. The AWIPEV Research Base consists of several buildings with modern laboratories, office rooms and living space.

Your Tasks

Your tasks will be the execution of long-time measurements in the field of atmospheric, marine, and geophysical sciences, employing optical (spectrometer, multi wave lengths Lidar etc.) and other methods such as micro wave radiometry, in situ measurements with balloon sounding, as well as control and maintenance of the scientific instruments at the base. The measurements are organized in observational programs, like the  Atmosphere Observatory , the  Under Water Observatory , or the  Permafrost Observatory . Furthermore, you will provide general support for scientific projects at AWIPEV Research Base.

You need to be flexible, self-reliant, and a good team worker with high communication skills, who can stand the specific strains of working in an international, lively, but remote Arctic setting.

Your Profile

• Engineer degree in optics, electronics or similar, and you should have worked with scientific instrumentation
• Experience to work both independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate and explain technical issues
• Standard software skills, basic knowledge on Windows / Unix / networks
• Fluent proficiency in English
• Driver’s licence

Preferred Qualifications and skills

Further Information

The employment is limited to 24 months. Within this period of time a stay at the polar base for more than 12 months will follow after job training at the AWI. The preparedness to work under Arctic conditions is absolutely mandatory for the employment. During the employment at the AWI there will be a deputation to the Research Unit Potsdam for the period before and after the stay at polar base.

Employment contract and payment comply with the wage and working agreement (TVöD) as applied at AWI. During the stay abroad an extra charge will be paid.

Information about the position can be obtained from  Dr. Marion Maturilli  ( [email protected] ; +49 (0)331-58174-5210).

Please find further information on the joint German-French base under :   www.awipev.eu

As the base is operated jointly with Institut Polaire Français Paul Emil Victor (IPEV) the interview will be in English and a member of the IPEV staff will participate.

The AWI is characterized by

AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, physical abilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.

Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.

AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways and has received several awards as a result of this commitment.  And as a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our  Family Office  and  International Office  will be glad to support you ,  even before you start at AWI.

We look forward to your application!

Please forward your application  before August 15th each year  exclusively online.

Reference number : 25 / 1 / G / ÜWI-b