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Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the overall proper functioning of the Hab and all mission-critical systems - most importantly, power, water and transportation. The Chief Engineer will delegate and/or assist the FES and SES Engineers as appropriate, being sensitive to the priorities of the crew as a whole in a constantly changing environment. The Chief Engineer will liaise with MDRS Mission Support on technical issues and file daily engineering reports detailing issues such as water and generator fuel consumption, repairs affected and ongoing technical challenges.
Surface Exploration Systems (SES) Engineer
The SES Engineer is responsible for preparing all Extravehicular Activity (EVA) related systems for each sortie and assisting the Chief Engineer as needed. This includes ensuring that all devices are properly charged and working (radios, PDA’s, GPS receivers, etc.), all raw EVA data is properly downloaded and archived from field equipment between EVAs, all of the All-Terrain Vehicles are properly maintained and refueled, as well as ensuring that all EVA/space suits are properly maintained and fully charged. The SES Engineer must demonstrate a strong understanding and experience with navigation and communication systems such as GPS, two way radios, wireless communications, etc. The SES Engineer will file daily reports detailing issues related to EVA equipment status, repairs, and pet project updates.
Field Engineering Systems (FES) Engineer
The FES Engineer is responsible for supporting researchers with any projectspecific hardware and software, and assisting the Chief Engineer as needed. It is also highly recommended that the FES Engineer – through consultation MDRS Mission Support, the Chief Engineer and the Commander – identify a particular technical issue to be addressed over the course of the expedition (ie a “pet project”) concerning either the GreenHab or Observatory. The FES Engineer must possess a very strong mix of background knowledge and hands-on experience, demonstrating him or herself to be a Jack-of-all-Trades and master of… at least some. The FES Engineer will file daily reports detailing issues related to GreenHab and Hab systems status, repairs, and pet project updates.
Geologist
The Geologist’s duties will primarily involve their own research efforts. This crewmember, through a research proposal, will define a specific research project that is of significant importance to Mars exploration. This crewmember is also responsible for managing data collection, analysis, reporting and identifying the plan/protocols necessary to accomplish the research objectives. The Geologist shall demonstrate he/she posses the skills and knowledge (i.e. lab and field experience) necessary to carryout the proposed research project. The geologist will be expected to submit a final research report, and is encouraged to publish any significant findings.
Biologist
The Biologist’s duties will primarily involve their own research efforts. This crewmember, through a research proposal, will define a specific research project that is of significant importance to Mars exploration. This crewmember is also responsible for managing data collection, analysis, reporting and identifying the plan/protocols necessary to accomplish the research objectives. The Biologist shall demonstrate he/she posses the skills and knowledge (i.e. lab and field experience) necessary to carryout the proposed research project. The biologist will be expected to submit a final research report, and is encouraged to publish any significant findings.
Open-ended Researcher
The Open-ended Researcher duties will primarily involve their own research efforts. This crewmember, through a research proposal, will define specific research project that is of significant importance to Mars exploration, in the field of physiology, psychology, physics/astronomy, chemistry, computer science, or another relevant field. This crewmember is also responsible for managing data collection, analysis, reporting and identifying the plan/protocols necessary to accomplish the research objectives. The Open-ended Researcher shall demonstrate he/she posses the skills and knowledge (i.e. lab and field experience) necessary to carryout the proposed research project. The Open-ended Researcher will be expected to submit a final research report, and is encouraged to publish any significant findings.
Health and Safety Officer
Applicants for the above six positions are also encouraged to apply for the position of Health and Safety Officer (HSO), responsible for overseeing crew safety and general wellbeing. The candidate selected for this supplemental role shall demonstrate training in areas such as CPR, first aid, etc., and will take on HSO duties in addition to his/her other duties, as listed above.
Commander
The Commander will be responsible for the well being of the crew and for overall mission success. Approaching these duties from the perspective of a facilitator, the Commander will work to ensure that all participants get the most out of the experience, and will liaise with MDRS Mission Support on all issues relating to the success of the rotation and of the overall MDRS project.
Executive Officer (XO)
The Executive Officer will work toward the same ends as the Commander - to ensure the well being of the crew and to facilitate overall mission success. In addition, the Executive Officer is responsible for managing the scientific fieldwork and training program for the rotation, making certain that all crewmembers are properly instructed in fieldwork techniques and other scientific procedures.
Research Manager
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