Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) Pro Tem Multi-Hazards Field Technician - Open Pool

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Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) Pro Tem Multi-Hazards Field Technician - Open Pool Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536884& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536884 Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades, Operations/Infrastructure, Research/Scientific/Grants, Environmental Studies, Earth Science Department: CAS Earth Sciences Rank: Research Assistant (Type B) Annual Basis: 12 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise. Special Instructions to Applicants Complete applications should include: - A current CV. - Names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted. Department Summary The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University. The Department of Earth Sciences (ERTH) is a member of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) that supports significant research activities in many fields of Earth and Environmental Science. The Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) is a research program within CAS-ERTH. OHAZ uses science, technology, and community engagement to understand, detect, and mitigate multi-hazards within the Pacific Northwest. OHAZ consists of over 25 academic and research faculty, undergraduate student employees, and administrative staff. OHAZ works with a broad consortium of collaborators within the University of Oregon and with external groups across the United States. Support for the program comes from a diverse range of sources that includes the State of Oregon, various Federal agencies (U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Science Foundation), and Utility providers. Research activities span a variety of disciplines that enable complex field deployments, robust and secure data telecommunications, stakeholder outreach and community engagement, and leadership in regional hazard monitoring initiatives. See ohaz.uoregon.edu for more information. Position Summary Pro Tem Multi-Hazards Field Technicians play a key role in advancing our mission to improve real time scientific understanding of earthquakes, wildfires, and related natural hazards. Based in Eugene, field tech positions support regional research initiatives by traveling throughout Oregon and neighboring states to operate, evaluate, and refine a distributed monitoring network that generates critical scientific data for public safety and community resilience. Working under the guidance of senior research and technical staff, Field Technician roles assist in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and associated telemetry used in multi-hazard research. Responsibilities include monitoring instrument performance, conducting field investigations, troubleshooting data irregularities, implementing improvements to data collection infrastructure, and contributing to documentation that informs ongoing scientific analysis. Field technician roles requi...