From irismail at iris.washington.edu Tue Nov 4 07:25:54 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:25:54 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) University of Oslo, Postdoctoral position in Seismology Message-ID: University of Oslo (Norway), Postdoctoral position in Seismology The Department of Geosciences of the University of Oslo (http://www.geo.uio.no/english/) invites applications for a 2-years postdoctoral position in seismology, more specifically in analysis of broadband seismological data. The position is one of several temporary positions that are or will be available in Norway, Denmark and The Netherlands in the framework of the EUROCORES project TopoScandiaDeep. Follow on http://www.geo.uio.no/TopoScandiaDeep where positions will be posted. The overall objective of the project is to search in the lithospheric structure for processes which can explain the origin of the present high topography of the Scandinavian mountains. In the present position, you will analyze broadband seismological data newly acquired in Southern Norway in order to establish a seismic model of the Scandinavian lithosphere. The emphasis will be on the analysis of the capabilities of the seismological data in the noise frequency range to constrain the crustal and sub-Moho seismic model. Required qualifications: A PhD in seismology at the time of appointment. Experience with surface wave tomography and/or analysis of noise is an advantage, but all candidates with a different but strong background in seismology and with demonstrated ability to adapt to new challenges will be considered. Good communication skills, ability to work independently as well as to cooperate with international partners. The University of Oslo wishes to recruit more women in research positions. Women are encouraged to apply. Closing date for application: Dec 1 2008. See http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2008/vit/postdoctoralseismologyGeosciences-2008-19460.html for further details. -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Valerie Maupin Tel:(47) 228 55756 Dpt of Geosciences Fax:(47) 228 54215 University of Oslo PO box 1047, Blindern 0316 Oslo Norway -- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Nov 7 08:04:39 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:04:39 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoctoral position in seismology, IPGP, Paris Message-ID: Postdoctoral position in seismology, Institute of Physics of the Globe of Paris The Department of Seismology at the Institute of Physics of the Globe of Paris invites applications for one-year postdoctoral research position. The successful applicant will work on problems related to passive seismic imaging including the surface-wave tomography of the crust and the lithosphere and investigations of shallow sedimentary layers. A Ph.D. in geophysics or a related field is required at the time of appointment, and applicants are anticipated to have a background in geophysics, physics, or engineering with an emphasis in seismic processing and understanding of wave phenomena. Selection process will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a curriculum vitae, a letter describing your research experience and interests, and a list of three references complete with contact information to: Nikolai Shapiro Department de Seismology Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris Case 89 ? 4 place Jussieu ? 75252 Paris Cedex 05 France e-mail: nshapiro at ipgp.jussieu.fr phone: (33) 1.44.27.47.75 http://www.ipgp.jussieu.fr/~nshapiro -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The collection was released as part of SSA's participation in The 1868 Hayward Earthquake Alliance (http://1868alliance.org/). The Alliance was formed to raise awareness of the need to prepare San Francisco Bay Area communities for a future earthquake on the Hayward Fault by commemorating the 1868 earthquake and drawing attention to the hazard and risk posed by the fault. SSA's El Cerrito, California headquarters is located near the Hayward Fault. --------------- The Seismological Society of America (http://www.seismosoc.org) .... an international individual membership society devoted to seismology and its applications, including: understanding and mitigating earthquake hazards and imaging the structure of the earth. Information about membership is at: http://www.seismosoc.org/membership/ Join us in Monterey, California, April 8-10, 2009 http://www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2009/ ----------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As part of the Institute?s Risk and Vulnerability Program, this Group carries out applied, interdisciplinary research for the purpose of reducing the vulnerability of developing and transition countries to the economic impacts of extreme events, including tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Applications will be accepted until January 19. Information about IIASA research is available their web site, http://www.iiasa.ac.at/. Information about the YSSP is available from the web site of the U.S. National Member Organization, http://www7.nationalacademies.org/usnc-iiasa/ , or by contacting Maggie Gould Collins (Program Director, US NMO Committee for IIASA, mcollins at nas.edu) or Tanja Huber (YSSP Coordinator, IIASA, ysspsupport at iiasa.ac.at). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Active research topics include crystal deformation, volcanology, seismology, remote sensing, tectonics and structural geology, economic geology, and snow and ice studies. The position offered is intended to strengthen expertise existing in both the Department of Geology and Geophysics. If you would like to apply for this position, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com and click on ?Create Application? link to select a User Name and Password and to create your application. Once you have completed this step you can begin applying for jobs on-line by clicking Job Posting Search.? If you have questions concerning the position please contact Stephen McNutt at 907-474-7131 or email: steve at giseis.alaska.edu. If you need assistance applying for this position please contact Connie Basham, HR Consultant at 907-474-7791 or email connie.basham at gi.alaska.edu or stop by 903 Koyukuk Drive, Room 611 Fairbanks, AK 99775 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. 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Any student as first author presenting a poster or talk with research related to MARGINS science initiatives is eligible to participate. Students from the international community as well as those from the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Posters from student entrants will be on display during the MARGINS Student and Community Reception (6pm, Thursday, 18th December) for judging. The winner and any honorable mentions will be notified after the AGU Fall Meeting, and will be highlighted in the MARGINS newsletter and website, including notification to the hosting schools of their achievement. Application deadline: Friday, November 21, 2008 Visit the MARGINS website for further information and to apply: http://www.nsf-margins.org/AGU2008/index_stuprize08.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting # 804955. For full consideration all application materials should be received by December 5, 2008. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to Teri Keeler at tkeeler at colorado.edu . The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In that spirit, applications at all levels will be considered from those who would strengthen the Department's diversity. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Wed Nov 19 07:16:42 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16:42 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Announcement: Volcano Seismology Field Course in Ecuador Message-ID: Graduate-level Volcano Geophysics Field Course in Ecuador a 3 credit-hour course (GEOP572) offered through New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Socorro, NM) with collaboration from the Instituto Geofisico of the Escuela Politecnica Nacional (Quito) Dates: June 7-28, 2009 Where: Quito and various volcano sites in Ecuador Website: http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/ New Mexico Tech and the Escuela Politecnica Nacional will offer a 3-week intensive geophysics field course focused on multi-disciplinary volcano geophysics and digital signal processing. The course will entail hands-on deployment of broadband seismometers, infrasound sensors, and tilt meters at one or more actively erupting volcanoes in Ecuador followed by data collection, processing, and analysis of the data. Classroom instruction will focus on time series analysis, signal processing, source localization, seismic array analyses, and integrated geophysical data analysis techniques. Intra-course field trips in physical volcanology are planned for Reventador, Cotopaxi, Guagua Pichincha, and Tungurahua Volcanoes as well as observatories in Quito and at Tungurahua. Approximately 50% of the course will be spent in the classroom and 50% in the field. Receipt of a short pre-application due by January 15th is required in order to register for this course. The pre-application questionnaire can be found at the course website (http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/). Class size is limited to 15 and prerequisites include coursework in college physics, calculus, volcanology, and/or permission of instructors. Although the class will not be physically grueling, a desire and ability to actively engage in field work is required. Registration for the 3-credit hour summer course offering (to be listed GEOP572) will be through New Mexico Tech and will cost ~$750. This registration fee will cover all in-country travel expenses, hardware usage (provided by IRIS PASSCAL, NMT, and IG-EPN), and classroom space. Lodging, food, and international travel (to Quito) are the responsibilities of the participants, but we expect accommodations plus food not to exceed $1000 for the duration of the course. Airfare from major U.S. cities to Quito is usually $600-900. Limited in-country financial support may be available for students who demonstrate need. 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A report entitled "Seismological Grand Challenges in Understanding Earth's Dynamic Systems", prepared by the workshop writing group and reviewed by the workshop participants, is now being made available for general commentary. www.iris.edu/hq/lrsps The writing group developed an outline for the document immediately following the workshop, organizing the many exciting scientific presentations in the workshop into a suite of ten major basic research topics spanning primary disciplinary activities. Members of the writing group volunteered to write descriptions of one or more of the identified "Grand Challenges", along with assembling shorter "sidebars" with examples of exciting developments and applications. These were assembled into a draft document that was broadly edited by the Editor and workshop tri-chairs and reviewed by the workshop participants. The key questions, infrastructure needs, and research approaches associated with each Grand Challenge topic were distilled directly from the workshop presentations and break-out group reports. Of course, much detail has been omitted to keep it lean, broadly accessible, and useful for the intended broad high-level audience within NSF, other government agencies, academia, and elsewhere. We now invite your general and specific comments on this final draft. Please recognize the length limitations and the necessarily wide scope of the report. Suggestions for improved or additional figures (along with high quality .pdf or .ai versions and short figure captions) are welcome. The report will now undergo professional editing and layout, so word-smithing is less critical at this point than making sure that the document fully represents community perspectives and excitement. Editor Thorne Lay (thorne at pmc.ucsc.edu) would like to receive any comments and figures by December 1, 2008. The goal is still to complete a final, formatted document by Fall AGU, 2008, so your prompt response is desired. Thank you again to those who participated in the LRSPS workshop and to all who are providing input into this process. Thorne Lay, Editor Richard C. Aster, workshop tri-chair Donald W. Forsyth, workshop tri-chair Barbara Romanowicz, workshop tri-chair -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Wed Nov 19 14:00:22 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:22 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Seismologist - Multi-resolution 3D Earth models Message-ID: <4A08753E-93FE-4EA8-B022-4DA0368B51D0@iris.washington.edu> The Seismology Group has an immediate opening for a scientist to perform research in support of the geophysical nuclear explosion monitoring programs at LLNL. Research will include seismic and other technologies to support monitoring of nuclear test limitation treaties, as well as existing and future geophysical monitoring requirements. Research will focus on developing and testing multi- resolution Earth models to improve the ability to detect, locate and identify small magnitude seismic events. This individual will work independently and within a group and will interact with internal and external researchers. This is a Career Indefinite position and will report to the Seismology group leader and the geophysical monitoring program task leaders. More details, including duties, essential skills, knowledge and abilities as well as how to apply, can be found online at jobs.llnl.gov Job # 008058 From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Nov 21 08:04:19 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:04:19 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Reminder Regarding IRIS Board of Directors Elections Message-ID: <1A2CD8CA-82DD-471D-A994-FCF44C219173@iris.washington.edu> Election Procedure: A mail-in ballot for election of Board Members has been sent to the Member Representative from each IRIS Member Institution. Voting by mail is strongly encouraged and mail ballots must be received at the IRIS office by December 5. Voting in person can be done during the reception prior to the Annual Meeting, however all ballots must be submitted by 7:00 p.m. on December 15. To view information about the candidates go to: http://www.iris.iris.edu/08_bod_election/ YOUR VOTE COUNTS! **************************************************************** Annual Meeting & Reception: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:30 p.m. (Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.) Yank Sing Restaurant One Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street San Francisco The business of this meeting includes the election of members to the Board of Directors, as well as reports from the Chairman, President and Standing Committee Chairs. The Annual Reception will be held prior to the business meeting. Member Representatives, Staff members and students of Member Institutions, as well as friends, are cordially invited to attend. IRIS Booth and Exhibit We encourage you to visit the IRIS booth at Moscone Center West, from Tuesday, December 16, through Friday, December 19. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Nov 24 07:56:29 2008 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:56:29 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Colorado Message-ID: <8B0671EF-4619-487F-A941-66E8ACF9C35D@iris.washington.edu> Postdoctoral Fellowships are available at the University of Colorado at Boulder, through the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Visiting Fellows Program. Research sponsors are listed at http://cires.colorado.edu/about/fellows and fields sponsored include geophysics, geomorphology, geochemistry, and other fields. Information on applying can be found at http://cires.colorado.edu/collaboration/fellowships/ If you have questions regarding the fellowships please contact Dr. Anne Sheehan at afs at cires.colorado.edu or Karen Dempsey atdempsey at cires.colorado.edu . 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As we prepare for CIDER-II, the organizers of CIDER are planning a community workshop to discuss goals and activities for the next 5 years. The workshop, sponsored by the NSF/CSEDI Program, is open to ~100 participants from all disciplines working on the deep earth. We welcome feedback and participation by those who did not attend previous CIDER programs. More information and instructions for application will be provided after AGU http://www.deep-earth.org/workshop09.html ***************************************************************