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

[Dr. Roger Hansen (St. Seismologist)]

GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE - UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS

LOCATION:		Geophysical Institute, Seismology
JOB TITLE:		Research Professional 3
POSTING NO:		0054343
QUICKLINK:		www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61054
GRADE:			80 - 82 DOE
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:	Full-time, Exempt
CLOSING DATE:		Open Until Filled

Applications are invited for a Staff Research position in seismology at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks. We are looking to hire a seismologist who will 
complement our existing strengths in seismology, with expertise in one or more 
of the following fields: seismotectonics, earthquake source mechanics, or wave 
propagation and earth structure, with components of observational seismology in 
his/her area of interest.
The successful candidate must be capable of participating in the near-real-time 
operation of the AEIC activities, and collaborative research efforts focussing 
on Alaska's tectonics, seismicity, structure, and related topics.

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.



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.
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