Alternate McMurdo Winter Research Associate

Leidos is seeking an ALTERNATE McMurdo Winter Research Associate to support cutting-edge scientific research at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during the austral winter.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

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This posting is for an ALTERNATE Winter Research Associate to be called upon only if the Primary cannot deploy • Deployment to Antarctica is required for this position. This is a seasonal role and is expected to be deployed for approximately 9 months, from early February through mid-October 2027. Pre-deployment training may be required. • Selected hire must successfully complete the physical, dental and psychological examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. • Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. • Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting date. This process could take up to 4 months. • This position is eligible for deployment to Antarctica. Per contract and National Science Foundation requirements, candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three (3) years. Eligibility for deployment is also subject to further review, including background investigation and security screening, and NSF retains final authority over deployment eligibility given the sensitive and remote nature of the location.

• The McMurdo Winter Research Associate is a unique opportunity for a technically curious, hands-on professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently, and supporting science in one of the most extraordinary environments on Earth.Working in support of National Science Foundation-funded research, you will help operate and maintain advanced scientific instrumentation used to study physical, atmospheric, geophysical, and astrophysical phenomena. You will collaborate with researchers, technical teams, and program staff to keep critical experiments and data-collection systems operating throughout the Antarctic winter. This is a seasonal position of approximately eight months, with deployment to McMurdo Station anticipated from early February through mid-October.