[iris-bulk] (Job) Seismologists or Geophysicists at IMO - Iceland

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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, IMO, has two positions available  
for seismologists or geophysicists interested in working for the  
Geophysical Monitoring and Research Sections of the institute's  
Physics Department.

Based in Reykjavík, IMO is a multidisciplinary monitoring and research  
institute focused on natural hazards in Iceland. The institute employs  
over 90 scientists, technicians and support staff, of which 15  
individuals in the Physics Department make up a team responsible for  
monitoring and researching earthquake- and volcanic hazards. The  
Physics Department operates the national seismic network (SIL), the  
continuous GPS network (ISGPS) and several volumetric strain meters.  
These networks are the basis for monitoring earthquake activity,  
crustal movements, volcanic unrest, and glacial floods. The focus of  
the seismic network is on microseismicity in the transform- and  
volcanic zones of Iceland. To strengthen the monitoring capabilities,  
the department conducts research in seismology and crustal  
deformation. Seismological research topics include microearthquake  
analysis, local and regional wave propagation, volcano seismology,  
subsurface fault-mapping using microearthquakes, early-warning alerts,  
and hazard forecasting. The department has lead and participated in  
several EU projects in the field of natural hazards; current projects  
being VOLUME, SAFER and TRANSFER. The department has a long-term  
advisory role with the Icelandic Civil Protection.

We seek highly motivated and independent geophysicists or  
seismologists, looking for challenging projects. The individuals  
should be keen to participate in the development of IMO’s real-time  
monitoring and analysis systems and interested in reasearch of  
geophysical processes at an active plate boundary. An advanced degree  
in geophysics or seismology is required, preferably at PhD level.  
Additionally, proficiency in seismic data analysis and programming  
skills in a Linux environment is preferable.

Activities in the Geophysical Research Section include:

-Analyzing local and regional seismic data and performing research to  
enhance the hazard monitoring capabilities
-Monitoring data quality, maintaining seismic databases and data  
analysis software
-Participation in collaborative research projects and development and  
funding of individual research projects
-Participation in daily monitoring activities

Activities in the Geophysical Monitoring Section include:

-Monitoring and analysis of earthquake activity, volcanoes and other  
natural hazards
-Operating and maintaining quality control of an automatic data  
acquisition, data transfer and monitoring system
-Programming and development of real-time automatic systems
-Participation in research projects

Salaries are according to the appropriate civil service level.  
Applicants should send a cover letter including CV and names and  
contact information of two individuals who can supply letters of  
reference to: Steinunn S. Jakobsdottir, Head of Physics Department,  
Icelandic Meteorological Office, Bustadavegur 9, IS-150 Reykjavik,  
Iceland, e-mail: ssj at vedur.is. We will begin considering applications  
on August 1, and will continue until the positions are filled. Further  
information may be obtained from the Research Section head, Kristin S.  
Vogfjord, e-mail: vogfjord at vedur.is or the Geophysical Monitoring  
Section head, Gunnar B. Gudmundsson, e-mail: gg at vedur.is. Further  
details about IMO can be found at: http://en.vedur.is.


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