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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Marine Technician

The Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) has an opening for a Marine Technician for a temporary duration of six months over the summer from approximately April to October.

CMOP operates fixed stations (underwater environmental monitoring) in the Lower Columbia River Estuary and the Pacific Ocean from a field station in Astoria, Oregon. This position is located in Astoria, Oregon.

This position will assist with the field operations, to include: calibration and repair of oceanographic instrumentation; operating small open boats in estuary and coastal waters; scientific diving; participating in oceanographic research cruises lasting from one day to several weeks; construction of cables and mounting frames; maintenance of research vessel; appraising, processing, and analyzing of oceanographic data; and publication of data and findings from research activity.

Minimum qualifications include: high school diploma; 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses in science or engineering discipline; BS or equivalent in oceanography, physical science, engineering or related subject preferred; experience with some fieldwork in environmental monitoring; experience with small vessel operation; physical ability for scientific diving (physical examination will be required); scientific diving qualifications preferred; and valid driver's license. This position will regularly work outside in all weather, requires frequent physical exertion and must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

For more information on the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction and this position please visit www.stccmop.org.

To Apply: Please apply online at http://www.ohsu.edu/hr/ for job IRC26910.

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