[iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoctoral Position in Seismology at Caltech

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Postdoctoral Position in Seismology at Caltech

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California  
Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for a post- 
doctoral scholar position in the Seismological Laboratory.  Applicants  
with an interest in computational and regional observational  
seismology, or aspects of real-time seismology are encouraged to  
apply.  The research goals include synthesizing earthquake data from  
the extensive database of the Southern California Seismic Network to  
improve our understanding of earthquake physics and fault systems in  
southern California.  Real-time seismology research goals include  
developing new real-time methods for determining high precision  
hypocenters and other earthquake parameters, to facilitate rapid  
interpretation of ongoing earthquake sequences.

The position will involve research in computational and regional  
observational seismology, including: 1) applying state-of-the-art  
methods to relocated the southern California seismicity and refine 3D  
tomographic crustal models; 2) developing new approaches to determine  
focal mechanisms and state of stress in the crust to improve our  
understanding of the seismotectonics; 3) applying the refined  
hypocenters and focal mechanisms to improve our understanding of  
earthquake physics and statistics; and 4) participate in various  
aspects of moment tensor determination and finite source seismology  
adapted for real-time processing.

A recent Ph.D. in seismology, earthquake engineering, or a related  
discipline is required. Experience in analysis of earthquake data is  
also required.  Some programming skills in languages, such as C, C++,  
Java, Matlab, or scripting languages, are highly desired.

The position is available as of May 1, 2009.  Funding is available for  
one year with a possible renewal for a second year, depending on  
performance and availability of funding.  Scholars are eligible to  
participate in Caltech’s health and dental program.  Applications will  
be considered until the position is filled.  For additional  
information, please contact Dr. Egill Hauksson,  
hauksson at gps.caltech.edu.
Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests  
and experience, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation  
sent electronically to Marcia Hudson at: marcia at gps.caltech.edu.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,  
minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.



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