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

Area of research:

Technik

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

Background
Starting each January 1, the 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

• Experience with long-term observation systems is highly appreciated
• Proficiency in French, German and/or Norwegian will be an advantage
• Experience of working in an international context will be an advantage
• Knowledge of polar field safety is highly appreciated
• Motorboat license, knowledge in first aid

Further Information
The AWI is characterized by:

• our scientific success - excellent research
• collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• flexible working hours
• health promotion
• support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
• occupational pension provision (VBL)

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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.