[iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoctoral Research Seismologist, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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Postdoctoral Research Seismologist, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory,  
Hawaii National Park, Hawai`i.

Postdoctoral fellowship, Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes  
(CSAV), UH Hilo (UHH), to begin approx. 01/2009, one-year appointment,  
Federal funds, renewal dependent on performance and availability of  
funds. Participate in research on seismic activity in Hawai`i; based  
at the United States Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  
(HVO).

HVO is in the process of upgrading seismic field instrumentation and  
seismic data processing systems including both the real-time and post- 
processing systems. We are looking for a motivated individual to work  
on developing data visualization techniques and tools which will  
integrate and compliment ongoing research topics such as algorithms  
for real-time earthquake location, shakemap generation, identifying  
and characterizing volcanic tremor sources, real-time quantification  
of station quality and network status, and a variety of imaging and  
tomographic techniques to constrain three-dimensional seismological  
structure using broadband and short-period seismic data. HVO's ongoing  
seismic network upgrades will provide the opportunity to assist in the  
design and installation of new seismic stations and communication  
networks which are critical for real-time seismic data monitoring.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) monitors earthquakes and  
seismic activity on Hawai`i Island continuously and in real-time using  
a network of over 50 seismic stations to provide warnings of impending  
eruption and to assess seismic hazards in the State of Hawai`i.  
Thousands of earthquakes occur every year beneath the Island of  
Hawai`i providing an excellent dataset for a range of seismological  
studies.

Qualifications: Ph. D. in seismology. Experience with real-time  
seismic data processing systems, digital signal processing, data  
visualization, and/or seismic imaging and tomographic techniques.  
Experience with field deployment of seismic equipment and the ability  
to perform physical labor (e.g., able to lift and carry batteries,  
equipment, etc.) desired.

Minimum Stipend: $45,000 per year, benefits not included. To Apply:  
Submit letter of application, resume, and documentation of status of  
Ph.D. degree along with names of three professional references to: Dr.  
Donald Thomas, CSAV, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, 200 W. Kawili St.,  
Hilo, HI 96720-4096 (dthomas at soest.hawaii.edu). Closing date for  
applications: October 30, 2008.