Open-Source Water Monitoring Hardware Fellow

Public Lab; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Lab is seeking a Hardware Fellow for the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio to advance open science hardware for water quality monitoring related to oil & gas concerns. The role starts September 16 and requires roughly 15-20 hours per week (about 200 hours over 8-12 weeks) with a stipend of $2,500.

You will develop Arduino/Raspberry Pi based prototypes, document use cases on PublicLab.org, and draft activity materials. Preference for Providence, RI residents.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Inclusive, community-focused facilitator.
• Tech-savvy with interest in hardware tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with the DF Robot sensor collection to develop simple working prototypes.
• Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org that includes use case information about the tools and field test.
• Create and document simple activities using the tools to model real-world issues (such as sensing at multiple points along a river).
• Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools used in water quality monitoring.
• Host a local workshop using the DF Robot sensor collection, documenting questions and design/method ideas from the event. (Some event funding support available).
• Research existing tools available to consumers (off-the-shelf, DIY, and affordable lab testing).
• Select 2-3 existing methods (in consultation with PL team) to test and report back on.
• Compile materials into easy-to-print documents that can be used with kit distribution.
• Support the work of other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match tools to study design, and by contributing to wikis.
• Work with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to run a "Research Area Review" for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil & gas concerns.
• Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
• When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
• Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct.

Job description

Public Lab is seeking a Hardware Fellow for the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio to advance open science hardware for water quality monitoring related to oil & gas concerns. The role starts September 16 and requires roughly 15-20 hours per week (about 200 hours over 8-12 weeks) with a stipend of $2,500.

You will develop Arduino/Raspberry Pi based prototypes, document use cases on PublicLab.org, and draft activity materials. Preference for Providence, RI residents.