**Description**

This is an alternate position, and will only be officially hired should the already identified primary candidate be deemed unfit to deploy or withdraw from consideration.

Leidos is in search of an experience **Research Associate** to join the Antarctic team at Palmer Station. In accordance with overall technical direction, guidance, and protocols provided by grantees, subcontractors, and the National Science Foundation, the Research Scientist position supports a variety of scientific research projects in the physical and astrophysical sciences at remote Antarctic field stations, works with advanced scientific instrumentation, assists in the collection of data, and carries out research protocols for NSF grantees.

***** Deployment to Antarctica is required in this role. Deployment length is expected to be for 6 months, starting in November of 2026. The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the...