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2009-2010 MDRS Field Season Application
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*********** PLEASE READ FIRST!!!!! *************************************************************** The information provided below will only be seen by MDRS Season 9 Crew Selection Committee members, your privacy is important to us. Although this form is not a requirement for selection it is highly suggested that you fill out this form so that your information is entered into our database quickly and accurately. This can also help us contact you if we have not received your resume yet. *********** RESUME ******************************************************************************** Please send your resume as you normally would in addition to filling out this form. By Email to : mdrs-applications@marssociety.org * Please make sure the following all appear on your resume : Full name, Contact Information, and ALL crew rotations you would be available for. ***** Crew Rotation Options ************************************************************************ Not all the crew rotation listed as options in the form below will be approved. Therefore it is very important that you fill out ALL slots that you could participate during. Please include a full list of all the rotations you would be available for on your resume, as stated above. After the application deadline the selection committee will work with Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of the Mars Society, to decide which rotations will get approval. ***** Brief Engineer Applicant Descriptions ****************************************************** * The ability to listen to people, ask questions, and communicate with Mission Support when you're not sure about something is an absolute must! * The willingness to ask permission for more than minor changes to the machines or systems BEFORE you start executing the changes. * Must have mechanical aptitude and abilities, and knowledge of diesel and gasoline generators. * All-Terrain-Vehicle, repair and upkeep knowledge is preferred. * Working knowledge of electrical systems a plus. *Can-do mentality ( Engineer Applicant ) : Competent Adventurous Quick thinking Flexible Not afraid to learn Not afraid to experiment Not afraid to take risks Can communicate Can document Can take orders Can give orders *Engineer Applicant Skills Needed/Useful : Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Carpentry General troubleshooting Computing Duct tape Wiling to learn! Use of a DMM Soldering or "Sweating" copper pipe Soldering wires Use of wire nuts and other electrical connectors Basic mechanical skills Use of flare tools and other specialty tools Correct and safe use of saws, drills and other power tools ***** Brief Biologist Applicant Descriptions ***************************************************** * Biology or similar science degrees are preferred. * Applicant will be responsible for collecting biological/geological samples using sterile protocol, using a penetrometer, and testing a portion of these samples in the MDRS laboratory (bacteriological plating, microscopy, e-coli kits, etc). Then packaging and sending out the remaining portion of these samples at the end of your rotation. ******************************************************************************************************* Questions about this form? -- Please send emails to mdrs-applications@marssociety.org ****************************************************************************************************** Thank you for your interest in the MDRS! ****************************************************************************************************** 
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