[iris-bulk] (job) Research Technician - University of AK-Geophysical Institute

[Dr. Roger Hansen (St. Seismologist)]

JOB TITLE:			Research Technician 1 - Seismology
DEPARTMENT			Geophysical Institute
GRADE/SALARY:			76 / DOE
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:		Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
OPENING DATE:			Now
CLOSING DATE:			Open Until Filled

Job Summary
This job is crucial to the functioning of the Alaska Earthquake Information 
Center, in so far as the daily earthquakes occurring in Alaska must be 
analyzed and catalogued accurately and reliably.  Without a qualified, 
competent analysis staff the observatory and the researchers who rely on 
its data cannot operate.  

Typical Duties
	Process seismic data - pick arrivals of seismic waves and take amplitude 
frequency measurements.  Run earthquake location program and evaluate 
accuracy and stability of calculated solution.
*	Participate in fieldwork at seismic stations.
*	Obtain data from non-routine sources in order to enhance data quality 
and completeness, and integrate it into the archives.
*	Document Data errors, circuit, channel telemetry problems as they appear 
in the data - notify supervisor or engineers.
*	Manage file space in order to maintain functioning of automatic 
acquisition software - more data when necessary or alert supervisor when 
archiving is necessary.
*	Be able to respond to earthquake or volcano alarms and take the 
appropriate action if necessary.
*	Prepare weekly seismicity report, present at weekly data meeting.
*	Help provide tours of the seismology lab to visiting groups.
*	Field telephone calls to the seismology lab and to the appropriate 
individual, answer questions regarding earthquakes and tsunamis.
*	In a volcano crisis, be able to assist in keeping analysis of volcanic 
data up-to-date so better decisions regarding eruption likelihood can be made.

Minimum Qualifications
*	Bachelor's degree in earth or physical science needed, as the basic 
understanding of physics, mechanics and mathematical results of location 
algorithm requires this minimum education/or equivalent experience.
*	Understand mechanics of wave propagation, earth structure, and 
multiple arrivals.
*	Understand normal patterns of seismicity, earthquake, and tsunami 
behavior in Alaska.
*	Mathematical skills adequate to interpret errors and results in 
analysis calculations.
*	Familiarity with UNIX operating system, SUN workstations, tape drives, 
disk drives, Internet connections. 
*	Strong communication skills both verbal and written.


**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=61547 , 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.