[iris-bulk] (Job) Staff Seismologist University of Alaska Fairbanks

[Dr. Roger Hansen (St. Seismologist)]

GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE - UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS

WORKING JOB TITLE:		Research Professional 3 / Seismologist
GRADE/SALARY:			DOE**
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:		Term, Full-Time, Exempt
CLOSING DATE:			Open Until Filled

Typical Duties
-Organize and maintain data-flow, files and algorithms for ShakeMap operations 
within AEIC real-time data processing system.
-Contribute to maintenance of the real-time data processing system, including 
trouble shooting data flow problems.
-Code development on Sun/Solaris computer systems for real-time and off-line 
earthquake data processing.
-Coordinate with other staff seismologists daily lab operations pertaining to 
processing, analysis, and archiving of earthquake data.  
-Contributions required for the development, organization, and regular 
publication of Alaska earthquake reports and catalogs.  This includes quality 
control, finalizing and archiving of current data.
-Strong understanding of digital seismograph systems as necessary for proposing 
and integrating new seismic stations into the existing systems.  
-Conduct research on selected seismological topics, both descriptive and 
analytical. Publish papers and articles on this research in scientific 
periodicals and refereed journals.  It will include both independent and 
cooperative studies focusing on Alaska's tectonics, seismicity, structure, and 
related topics.
-Responsible for immediate action in the event of a seismic crisis, coordinating 
24 hour seismic monitoring with fast, accurate analysis of data so that hazard 
assessment and decisions regarding public safety may be made by emergency 
agencies.
-Interact with the public, news media, and/or public safety agencies as a 
spokesperson for the Geophysical Institute seismology lab as requested by the 
State Seismologist.  This will include writing and distributing information 
releases as needed, radio and TV interviews regarding ongoing, recent, or past 
seismic and volcanic behavior.

Minimum Qualifications
-Requires at least a Masters Degree in Geophysics/Seismology with extensive 
experience (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent.
-Must possess a strong seismological background as well as strong seismology 
training, both theoretical and observational.
-Relational database management experience preferably with Datascope.
-Experience operating and developing near-real-time seismic data processing 
systems using the Antelope Environmental Monitoring system.
-Experience with moment tensor inversion techniques, and seismic array 
processing techniques is highly desirable.  
-Experience in regional earthquake seismology preferably in Alaska.
-Must be familiar with SOLARIS/UNIX operating systems on Sun computers  and 
multi-threaded programming and languages including C, Fortran, Perl, Tel/Tk, and 
Java.
-Strong written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to think calmly and clearly in a crisis situation.
-Physically capable of performing fieldwork studies at remote locations, to 
include; walking, lifting, and outdoor survival in possibly unfavorable 
conditions.  

**The successful candidate of this position will be placed at a level 
appropriate for their education and experience. This position is part of a 
career development plan and that will provide an avenue for increasing the 
position's scope, complexity, and degree of independence as the incumbent's 
experience and skills increase.


Please apply online at www.uakjobs.com.  Use the quick link, 
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61054 , for a complete job 
description and applicant instruction.  If you have any questions, please 
contact Lisa Yancey, HR Consultant, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska 
Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757320 (903 Koyukuk Dr., Fairbanks, AK  99775-7320, (907) 
474-7791 or e-mail: Lisa.Yancey at gi.alaska.edu.  
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer.

Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the 
provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and Control Act of 1986 and are 
expected to possess a valid social security card.  All non-resident aliens must 
provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an 
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.  Your 
application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public 
disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.   Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply.


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