South Pole Machinist

University of Chicago-posted 10 months ago
$70,000 - $100,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
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The South Pole Machinist operates and maintains the MAPO machine shop, which is located in the Dark Sector Laboratory of the NSF Amundsen-Scott research station at the South Pole in Antarctica. The Machinist works as part of a team to provide on-site machinist services to scientists and engineers from several universities. A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately eleven months, is required. The position begins 1/15/26 and ends 11/30/26.

  • Maintain and operate the MAPO machine shop.
  • Provide machining support for all science projects and the NSF Station.
  • Assist with the assembly and set-up of scientific equipment.
  • Assist with the testing, integration and maintenance of electrical and mechanical assemblies, including the power, computer and electronic components.
  • Climb, operate machines and power tools outside of MAPO machine shop.
  • Other fieldwork for instrument deployment and maintenance.
  • Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
  • Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
  • Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
  • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  • Multiple years of experience with machining and working with complex instruments.
  • Experience with telescopes and mechanical systems, including electrical systems, servo systems, and cryogenic systems.
  • Experience with radio, analog, and digital electronics.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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