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

[Dr. Roger Hansen (St. Seismologist)]

LOCATION:			Geophysical Institute, Seismology
JOB TITLE:			Research Technician-Data Specialist
POSTING NO:		0055485
QUICKLINK:		www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63336
GRADE:			76 - 78 Depending On Experience
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:	Full-time, Non-Exempt

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 recorded, 
analyzed and catalogued accurately and reliably.  Without a qualified, competent 
analysis staff the observatory and the researchers who rely on its data cannot 
operate.
This position will have a strong emphasis on field work throughout Alaska for 
installing and maintaining seismic instrumentation.


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.



For a complete job description and applicant instructions, please apply online 
at www.uakjobs.com.  If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Yancey, HR 
Consultant, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (907) 
474-7791 or e-mail: lisa.yancey at gi.alaska.edu.  The University of Alaska 
Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.