Environmental Sensor Technician

Term: Two years beginning Sept. 1, 2008 (approximately)

Functions
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory will be installing a Distributed Environmental Sensor Network. Answering to a project manager, the technician will be responsible for: 1. assisting with final decisions on hardware purchases; 2. assisting with finalizing site locations; 3. installing five permanent weather stations along an elevational gradient; 4. deployment of additional sensor devices, including but not limited to a portable weather station, a digital camera, and TruTrak underwater sensors; 5. developing a long-term maintenance plan for the sensors; 6. assisting with communication solutions for the sensors; 7. working with a database engineer to implement database solutions for the information generated by the sensors. Basic Qualifications The technician should have experience working with environmental sensors. Experience with Campbell weather stations is highly desired. The technician will ideally have experience working in uncomfortable and extreme conditions in montane environments.

Benefits
$36,000-$45,000 DOE, 10% retirement

About Us
A 501c(3) organization the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory advances the scientific understanding of nature that promotes informed stewardship of the Earth. The Lab provides scientists and students access to diverse habitats, research and education infrastructure, a collaborative and internationally-recognized scientific community, and a broad base of knowledge about the ecology of mountain environments. A deeply understood place and supportive research community make it ideal for training the next generation of field scientists.

Activities are run out of Gothic, CO during summer months. During the winter the technician will work out of Crested Butte, CO.

For more information, visit <http://www.rmbl.org/>www.rmbl.org.

Applications
Please submit applications by email to Dan Jones at data@rmbl.org>data@rmbl.org. Applications should include a cover letter summarizing relevant job history and experience working in extreme conditions, two letters of recommendation, and a resume.