as a technical staff member and winterer at the joint German-French
Arctic station (AWIPEV Base) in Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.
The tasks of the engineer will be the execution of long-time
measurements in the field of optics (spectrometer, multi wavelength
Lidar etc.) and other methods such as micro wave radiometry, in situ
measurements with balloon soundings, as well as control and
maintenance of the scientific instruments at the base.
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 founded their bases. Ny-Ålesund is equipped
with modern infrastructure and corresponding recreation facilities.
The AWIPEV Base consists of several buildings with modern
laboratories, office rooms and living space.
Please find further information on the joint German-French base under:
http://www.awipev.eu/
Mandatory are a valid driver’s license, fluent English and German.
French will be appreciated, as well as a motorboat license and
knowledge in first aid.
The employment is limited to 24 months. Within this period of time a
stay at the polar base for more that 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. For the period of wintering the AWI covers the
costs for accommodation and meals as well as travel expenses (at start
and end of the wintering).
The AWI is aiming to increase the number of female employees within
the technical staff and is expressly inviting qualified female
engineers to apply for the position.
Disabled applicants will basically be preferred in case of equal
professional and personal skills, please note the information on our
home page under Jobs.
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.
Please send your application (CV, photo and copies of certifications)
before September 30, 2011, indicating 65/G/P to
Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Attn. Dr. Roland Neuber
Postfach 60 01 49
14401 Potsdam
Germany