[IRIS] (Job) Seismologist: data analyst and operations specialist at UCSD

[IRIS]

University of California, San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics

STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III  -  UCSD 39745
Seismologist: Data Analyst and Operations Specialist

The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at the Scripps  
Institution of Oceanography (UCSD) seeks a Data Analyst and  
Operations Specialist to monitor and maintain real-time data flow for  
multiple seismic networks using Antelope software. Maintain local and  
remote databases containing site and station parameters. Educate  
others on the use of real-time data collection and post-processing  
software. Review seismic data and automatic earthquake locations.  
Provide maps and additional graphics for scientific publications.  
Disseminate information regarding local or noteworthy earthquakes via  
automated web displays. Set up data acquisition systems at remote  
field sites.

Qualifications:
Advanced theoretical knowledge of seismology and geophysics or degree  
in Geophysics, Earth Science, Computer Science or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases. In particular,  
knowledge of Datascope and the ANTELOPE software package.
Demonstrated knowledge of C-Shell, PERL, and TCL scripting, proven  
knowledge of UNIX on Sun workstations, Mac OSX.
Proven experience analyzing seismic waveform data from earthquakes  
from large data sets of broadband and strong motion data.

Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to work as part of a team. Knowledge of modern seismic  
instrumentation is desirable as well as a hight level of initiative.


Special Conditions:
Ability to travel on short notice. Valid California Driver's license.  
Current passport. Valid visa if non-US citizen.

UCSD offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications  
and experience, as well as an excellent benefits package. To be  
considered for this position, please submit your resume at the  
following link:

http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=research&job_id=39745

To receive full consideration, all materials must be received by  
August 10th, 2006. Appointments will begin on or after September 1st,  
2006.

The University of California is an equal opportunity / affirmative  
action employer with strong institutional commitment to the  
achievement of diversity.