From irismail at iris.washington.edu Wed Feb 4 07:54:20 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 07:54:20 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) GEM General Secretary position Message-ID: <026C87AB-6507-464D-989D-FA63984A8C38@iris.washington.edu> Secretary General Global Earthquake Model (GEM) is a five-year, ?35M public-private initiative with the goal of establishing global independent standards for calculating and communicating earthquake risk worldwide (www.globalquakemodel.org ). With over half its funding secured, GEM will launch formally in February 2009 and seeks a senior leader for its executive team. Position Description The Secretary General is the senior executive of GEM and the leader of the management team. Responsibilities include strategic direction in cooperation with the Science Board, oversight for execution of technical and scientific activities, ongoing fundraising, and organizational fiscal accountability. The Secretary General reports to the GEM Governing Board, which consists of representatives from each public and private sponsor. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will have a proven record of executive ability at a senior level in a technically-driven organization. The candidate must have the ability to think and act strategically to cultivate a broad foundation of external support, whilst empowering and building trust internally among a diverse scientific team. International travel is required. English language skills for business communications and negotiation must be impeccable, and fluency in additional languages is preferred. Location Pavia, Italy (part or preferably full-time). Target Start Date mid April, 2009. Submit letter of interest, qualifications, business writing sample, and 5 references by 15th March 2009 to: Saverio Bisoni, European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Via Ferrata, 1 - 27100 Pavia, Italy. 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URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Feb 5 08:11:39 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 08:11:39 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Network Seismologist: ETH Zurich Message-ID: <5B90F837-5EB9-4BF2-B214-C7ADBC603ABF@iris.washington.edu> Seismology Position at ETH Zurich, Switzerland The Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, is responsible for national seismic monitoring and operates the national broadband seismic network (30 equally-spaced, high-quality stations) as well as short-period and strong-motion networks. The SED is very active in open data exchange across Europe and at the forefront in the development of innovative tools for rapid data analysis. We solicit applications for a Network Seismologist and/or Waveform Modeler. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in software development and real-time seismic data processing, who can bridge scientific and networking aspects of seismology. Independent research initiative towards novel methods of broadband data analysis is desired. Additional expertise in several of the following areas is expected: broadband waveform modeling, source location, quantification and characterisation, computational seismology, seismic instrumentation, data mining. The successful candidate will share responsibility for routine acquisition, processing and archival of seismic waveform data; participate in the seismic alert operations at SED; and participate in the research, development and network implementation of special projects such as ultra-rapid source identification and quantification and early warning. Participation in the education program at the undergraduate and graduate level is welcome and will be evaluated based on qualifications. The successful candidate will have a PhD in geoscience, engineering or a related field. Good knowledge of modern programming languages as well as shell-scripting in a Linux environment is expected; familiarity with computer hardware, databases, and IP data communications is a plus. Working languages are English and German. For more information, please contact John Clinton (jclinton at sed.ethz.ch) and visit the SED site www.seismo.ethz.ch. The selection process starts now (February 2009) and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to have a minimum duration of 3 years with possibility of extension. ETH offers a competitive salary, depending on experience and performance. The city of Zurich consistently rates as one of the most attractive cities worldwide. Applicants should submit, by e-mail, a CV, a statement of research interests and the names and addresses of three references to application at sed.ethz.ch (Subject: Network Seismologist). 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If your project is selected to as a site the IRIS E&O Program will provide - The interns stipend of $550/week for 9- 11 weeks - Intern's travel expenses either to the PI's institution or to the field - Up to $1000 is available for consumable expenses during the internship. (e.g. field work expenses, office supplies, etc.) - Funds for the intern to participate in the orientation week and to present their project at AGU or another national meeting. (travel, registration, abstract submission fee and per diem) For more information on the program, to view past intern projects or to apply, please visit... http://www.iris.edu/internship/ The deadline for applications is 2/15/09. Best Wishes, Michael --------------------------------- Michael Hubenthal Science Education Specialist IRIS Consortium 607-777-4612 www.IRIS.edu hubenth at iris.edu From ecalais at purdue.edu Thu Feb 5 15:43:22 2009 From: ecalais at purdue.edu (Eric Calais) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 18:43:22 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] AGU-CGU Spring Meeting -- G03 "Intraplate Deformation and Earthquakes" Message-ID: Dear colleague, We would like to draw your attention to the special session G03 "Intraplate Deformation and Earthquakes: Recent Advances from Geodetic, Seismological, Paleoseismological, and Geodynamic Modeling Investigations" that will take place at the joint AGU-CGU spring assembly in Toronto, Ontario, May 24-27. Our goal for this session is to foster discussions and debates about seismicity, stress and strain rates in continental intraplate regions. Please, see: http://www.agu.org/meetings/ja09/program/scientific_session_search.php?show=detail&sessid=120 We hope that you will consider participating in what promises to be an exciting session and a very interesting joint AGU-CGU meeting. Note that the deadline for abstract submission is March 4th at midnight. Please forward this information to anyone you think might be interested in this session. Sincerely, Eric Calais / Stephane Mazzotti Purdue Univ. / Geol. Survey Canada -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Feb 9 09:53:39 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:53:39 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] AGU Joint Assembly Call For Abstracts: Intraplate Volcanoes Message-ID: <379402C1-6B5A-46ED-8139-747C55347AC1@iris.washington.edu> Dear Colleagues, We would like to call to your attention to a session at the upcoming AGU Joint Assembly in Toronto, Canada this May. The session entitled "Intraplate Volcanic Fields: From Source to Eruption and Techniques for Identifying Patterns of Behavior" will present current research from a variety of interdisciplinary scientists. Please read our description below and consider submitting your research to our session. Abstracts may be submitted now until March 4th. Session Description: Continental intraplate volcanic fields are characterized by a wide array of eruptive styles and products that are widely distributed across the continents in a variety of tectonic regimes. These volcanic fields occur in virtually all tectonic environments, from extensional (Black Rock Volcanic Field, Utah, USA) to compressional (Michoacan- Guanajuato Volcanic Field, Mexico) and strike-slip (San Quinta Volcanic Field, Baja, Mexico). A field may span from several hundred square kilometers to more than several thousand square kilometers and may include anywhere from several volcanic vents to hundreds. This session is dedicated to increasing the fundamental understanding of the patterns of behavior in intraplate volcanic fields through field- based geophysical, geologic, and geochemical investigations. Also of interest are the development of analogue and mathematical models of magmatic, tectonic, and eruption processes, as well as the application of statistics and pattern recognition techniques to volcanic data processing. We hope that the contributions made to this session will aid in our understanding of intraplate source regions and augment our ability to forecast eruptive behavior to mitigate hazards. AGU Joint Assembly Website: http://www.agu.org/meetings/ja09/ Regards, Sara Hanson-Hedgecock seh5 at buffalo.edu Amanda Hintz arl6 at buffalo.edu University at Buffalo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Feb 9 10:34:46 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:34:46 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] 2009 Metadata Workshop Message-ID: 2009 Metadata Workshop November 8-17, 2009 Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Data Management System (DMS) and the ORFEUS Data Centre are organizing a workshop focused on the management of metadata and time series data from seismological networks. The goal is to enable open data sharing and exchange of ideas between networks in the focus area as well as with the broader global seismological community. This workshop is a major attempt to share experience and expertise in seismological data management. It is directed at managers and operators of seismic networks. We shall provide training in the application of advanced database management systems, educate participants on the scientific developments that form the basis of modern seismometry, and give a short introduction to modern methods of analysis possible with the current advanced instrumentation and databases. We expect participants to come away from the workshop with all the necessary knowledge to set up and maintain their own database and to link their network to the growing global network for data access. Read more about the Metadata workshop ? Registration Registration opens February 1 and closes April 30, 2009. IRIS will notify applicants if their request to attend the workshop is accepted by May 31, 2009. http://www.iris.edu/workshops/2009/metadata/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Feb 9 11:10:42 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:10:42 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Graduate study at Research School of Earth Sciences (Australia) Message-ID: <81178102-DCD8-44A3-866E-0A54D7707C20@iris.washington.edu> Graduate study at Research School of Earth Sciences, the Australian National University One or more PhD Student Positions in Seismology are available at the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University. Applications and inquiries are invited from highly-qualified and motivated students wishing to pursue a PhD degree in Seismology. Successful applicants will be joining a group of seismologists with interests in various aspects of global and regional seismology (both observational and theoretical) and computational geophysics, studying both Earth's structure and seismic sources. For example, opportunities exist in exploiting large volumes of passive data recorded by a rolling array to improve seismic images of the Australian lithosphere and deep Earth structure, and participating in the deployment of broadband transects across various parts of Australia and consequent structural interpretation. The applicants should have strong analytical and computational skills with a background in physics, geophysics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related fields. Once enrolled, all graduate students are provided financial support for living expenses, including research stipend, tuition and computer purchase/travel allowance. Information about the department and the application process can be found at http://www.rses.anu.edu.au/students/index.php ANU Geosciences has been rated as the top university program in Australia and in the top ten of its class in the world. The Australian National University commands a magnificent position in the centre of the nation's capital, Canberra, between lake and mountain. Canberra is also the cultural heart of Australia, with the National Gallery of Australia, the High Court of Australia and the National Museum of Australia, all a short distance from the city centre. The city is situated about two hours drive from the beautiful beaches of the South Coast of New South Wales, about two hours drive to the Snowy Mountains and Mt Kosciusko ski fields, about three hours drive from Sydney, and about seven hours drive from Melbourne. For additional information, please contact: Hrvoje Tkalcic at Hrvoje.Tkalcic at anu.edu.au or Nicholas Rawlinson at Nicholas.Rawlinson at anu.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Our goal for this session is to bring researchers from marine geophysics, seismology, earthquake dynamics, geodesy, InSAR, geology, tsunami modelling and risk assessment together to examine the current state of the art in the area of megathrust earthquakes and subduction zone processes.Please, see: http://www.agu.org/meetings/ja09/program/scientific_session_search.php?show=detail&sessid=117 We hope that you will consider participating in what promises to be an exciting session and a very interesting joint AGU-CGU meeting. Note that the deadline for abstract submission is March 4th at midnight. Please forward this information to anyone you think might be interested in this session. Sincerely Satish Singh / David Robinson / Herb Dragert IPG Paris / University of Oxford / Geological Survey of Canada --------------------------------------------------------- U02: Megathrust Earthquakes and Subduction Zone Processes From irismail at iris.washington.edu Wed Feb 11 07:51:19 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:51:19 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Goldschmidt session: constraints on arc processes Message-ID: There will be a special session at the Goldschmidt meeting on "Seismic, geodynamic, and mineralogical constraints on arc and backarc processes". The goal of the session is to draw together geophysicists, geodynamical modelers, petrologists and geochemists who are interested in arc and backarc processes. The Goldschmidt meeting will be held from June 21-26 in Davos, Switzerland (http://www.goldschmidt2009.org ). The abstract deadline is February 22. The session description is as follows: session 6e Seismic, Geodynamic, and Mineralogical Constraints on Arc and Backarc Processes Convenors: Doug Wiens, Carmen Sanchez-Valle, Peter Ulmer Keynote: Peter van Keken (University of Michigan) Geodynamic models allow study of many important processes in subduction zones, including mantle flow patterns, magma production processes, and the cycling of material including volatiles through the system. Seismic observations provide important constraints on these models, but require experimental and computational results relating seismic observations to physical properties. In this interdisciplinary session, topics will include seismic studies of arc seismic structure and anisotropy, geodynamic models of arc processes, and theoretical and laboratory constraints on the relationship of seismic velocities, attenuation, and anisotropy to mantle temperature, mineralogy, deformation, and melt and volatile content. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu Wed Feb 11 09:54:59 2009 From: Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu (Michael Hubenthal) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:54:59 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] 2/15/09: Deadline to apply to host an IRIS Intern approaching Message-ID: <319C3861-DC29-4DB9-A6AC-3AB3BAA0118E@iris.edu> Interested in Working with an Outstanding Undergraduate Student This Summer? If so, consider hosting an undergraduate through the IRIS Summer Internship Program. The goal of this exciting program is to provide undergraduates with training and experience in seismological research through the universities and research institutions of the IRIS Consortium. This year, the program has expanded slightly with funding for up to 12 students for the summer of 2009. If your project is selected as a site, the IRIS E&O Program will provide - The interns stipend of $550/week for 9- 11 weeks - Intern's travel expenses either to the PI's institution or to the field - Up to $1000 is available for consumable expenses during the internship. (e.g. field work expenses, office supplies, etc.) - Funds for the intern to participate in the orientation week and to present their project at AGU or another national meeting. (travel, registration, abstract submission fee and per diem) For more information on the program, to view past intern projects or to apply, please visit... http://www.iris.edu/internship/ The deadline for applications is 2/15/09. Best Wishes, Michael --------------------------------- Michael Hubenthal Science Education Specialist IRIS Consortium 607-777-4612 www.IRIS.edu hubenth at iris.edu From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Feb 12 10:37:58 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:37:58 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Summer Student Internship, IRIS/PASSCAL Instrument Ctr. NMT Message-ID: Summer Student Internship, IRIS/PASSCAL Instrument Center and EarthScope USArray Array Operations Facility at New Mexico Tech. The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Program for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere (PASSCAL) has an opening for a 2009 summer student intern at the IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech. The duration of the internship is flexible (up to three months). If scheduling allows, the intern will also take part in the late May IRIS Education and Outreach Orientation Week at New Mexico Tech ( www.iris.edu/internship/info/orientation ) in association with the IRIS Summer Undergraduate Internship program. We seek an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with seismic experiment design, field methods, seismograph electronics, and data processing interests. For general information, please visit www.passcal.nmt.edu , or contact PASSCAL Instrument Center Director Bruce Beaudoin (575-835-5070; bruce at passcal.nmt.edu). The internship includes a weekly stipend for living expenses, round-trip travel funds to Socorro, NM, and tuition support to cover NMT summer registration as a special graduate student. To apply, send a letter summarizing interests, college transcripts, and at least one appropriate letter of recommendation to: PASSCAL Summer Intern Committee, c/o Bruce Beaudoin, IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center, New Mexico Tech, 100 East Rd., Socorro, NM 87801. For full consideration, materials must be received by April 1, 2009. Details: The internship is designed for a student with a background in Earth Science who is interested in seismic field methods, electronics, and data processing. The IRIS/PASSCAL Instrument Center, funded by the National Science Foundation via the IRIS consortium, maintains and helps deploy large numbers portable seismographs (Reftek and Quanterra), broadband sensors (Streckheisen, Guralp, Nanometrics), portable telemetered networks, and high-resolution cable reflection systems (Geometrics) that are heavily utilized by the U.S. research community and international partners. The successful candidate will learn about the technology and maintenance of state-of-the-art seismic equipment, potentially assist in deployments in the US and overseas, and participate in seismic data processing under the direction of the Instrument Center Director and Staff. The intern will register as a special student for 6 credits of Directed Study (Geophysics 581) under the advisorship of PASSCAL Instrument Center P.I. and NMT Geophysics Professor Richard Aster. At least one week prior to the conclusion of the internship, the intern will submit a report not to exceed 15 pages summarizing tasks performed and observations/suggestions pertinent to PASSCAL program operations and future Education and Outreach efforts. The intern will be awarded $475/week plus transportation costs to and from New Mexico Tech reimbursement up to $3,500, and room and board costs up to $1000. For further information, please contact Bruce Beaudoin (see above) or Rick Aster (aster at ees.nmt.edu; 575-835-5924). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mcquillan at iris.edu Thu Feb 12 14:14:05 2009 From: mcquillan at iris.edu (Patrick McQuillan) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:14:05 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] Call for Nominations: 2010 Distinguished Lectureship Speakers Message-ID: <49949F2D.4050700@iris.edu> *2010 IRIS/SSA Distinguished Lectureship Announcement Call for Nominations* IRIS and SSA are pleased to announce the eighth year of this jointly-sponsored annual national lecture series in seismology. The selection committee seeks nominations from the seismological community for two lecturers for 2010. The general goal of the program is to increase the general public?s awareness of relevance and excitement for seismology through increased exposure. Each of the two lectures will be given at least four times to general audiences at museums, universities or other public venues with target audiences of 200 or more. The general scope of the research presented must have clear and acknowledged tie-ins to SSA and IRIS. IRIS Education and Outreach and SSA will cover costs and assist with presentation, preparation, travel and other expenses. Each lecturer will also receive a $1000 honorarium. Lecturers must be resident in the US during 2010. Nominations must include a vision statement, including a specific description of how the proposed presentation will fulfill the outreach goals of the lectureship program. Past experience and perspective on successfully communicating seismological ideas to large public audiences are desirable. Self-nominations are encouraged. For full consideration, nominations must be received by March 6, 2009. More information, including past speakers and their presentations can be found at http://www.iris.edu/services/lectures/iris_ssa.htm -- Patrick McQuillan Education & Outreach Specialist IRIS 1200 New York Ave., NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-682-2220 Fax: 202-682-2444 www.iris.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Announcement - Full.doc Type: application/msword Size: 36352 bytes Desc: not available URL: From tkhong at yonsei.ac.kr Wed Feb 11 18:49:25 2009 From: tkhong at yonsei.ac.kr (Tae-Kyung Hong) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:49:25 +0900 Subject: [iris-bulk] postdoctoral position for seismology Message-ID: <002401c98cbc$8508da60$8f1a8f20$@ac.kr> We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in the field of seismology at Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, South Korea. The position starts from May 2008. We welcome candidates from any fields of seismology, including but not limited to computational seismology, seismic source studies, seismic attenuation and seismic tomography. The initial appointment is for one year, which can be renewable. The position will remain open until filled. Yonsei University is a premier university in Korea, located in Seoul. The salary will be commensurate with his or her experience. Applicants should submit a CV with research interests and the names and contact information of three referees. The application materials or inquiries should be directed to to Professor Tae-Kyung Hong. Contact: Professor Tae-Kyung Hong, Yonsei University, Department of Earth System Sciences, Shinchon-dong, 134, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, South Korea (tkhong at yonsei.ac.kr). =============================================== Tae-Kyung Hong Assistant Professor Yonsei University, Dept. of Earth System Sciences Shinchon-dong, 134, Seodaemun-gu Seoul 120-749, South Korea Tel: +82-2-2123-2667, Fax: +82-2-2123-8169 http://seismic.yonsei.ac.kr =============================================== From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Feb 13 07:53:45 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:53:45 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoc in geophysics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Message-ID: <7A954939-9BFC-47A3-A593-4F758787247B@iris.washington.edu> We are interested in innovative and productive individuals in ocean acoustics or geophysics with some background in signal processing. We are interested in theory, algorithmic development, and practical implementation focusing on extracting information from noise. The focus in this project will be to work on processing data from the first ocean observatory with two 1-km long bottom arrays in the Gulf of Mexico. A goal will be to monitor gas hydrates using noise or maybe active sources recorded on these arrays. Possibly, we will also experiment with monitoring hurricanes. All processing will be done in matlab. Applicants must possess a relevant Ph.D. Position appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second year depending on funding and other policy considerations. Salary commensurate with experience and based on the University of California pay scale, plus benefits. Please see http://www.mpl.ucsd.edu/people/gerstoft . For more information, please contact Peter Gerstoft Gerstoft at ucsd.edu . 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Leading up to this conference, the Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS) of the CTBT Organization in Vienna has launched an International Scientific evaluation Study (ISS) of the implementation of the CTBT verification system. The main purpose of this project is to carry out scientific studies and evaluations to address the readiness and the capabilities system of the CTBT in a coordinated international effort. From the point of view of the international scientific community, this review process also represents a first and exciting step towards re-opening the discussion on the possibilities for a broader opening of the IMS data, and a unique opportunity to evaluate to which extent: (1) advances in basic science (such as those achieved in the last ten years) could improve the sensitivity of the IMS; (2) IMS data are useful to basic science Requests for data, specifying a time period and set of stations and the purpose of the request, can be made by sending e-mail to: iss at ctbto.org. Possibilities for travel support of grad. students/post-docs from the US to the ISS conference, as well as seed support for US scientists participation in the ISS study are being pursued at this time. For inquiries, please contact Barbara Romanowicz (barbara at seismo.berkeley.edu ). 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The research in volcano seismology seeks a broad understanding of dynamic processes at volcanoes, a synthesis of seismological results with information from other available data streams (e.g., InSAR, GPS, and infrasound), and the creation of new methods and techniques to monitor active volcanoes. A primary focus is on the use of ambient seismic noise in volcano seismology. The project will be supplemented by interaction and collaboration with geoscientists at volcano observatories. Investigations in near-surface seismology aim to characterize the heterogeneous shallow subsurface through 3D surface wave inversion/tomography and the analysis of multiply-scattered waves. The nearby Boise Hydrogeophysical Research Site (BHRS) serves as a key test facility where seismic results can be interpreted alongside an existing suite of hydrological and electromagnetic data. Application of this research also involves the mapping of near-surface structure to improve imaging in active source seismology. Please contact Matt Haney (matt at cgiss.boisestate.edu) for more information about these positions, or visit: http://pal.boisestate.edu/mediawiki/index.php/Matt_Haney More information about the Geosciences Department at Boise State and CGISS can be found at: http://earth.boisestate.edu/ and http://cgiss.boisestate.edu/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ecalais at purdue.edu Sat Feb 14 06:29:51 2009 From: ecalais at purdue.edu (Eric Calais) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:29:51 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] Postdoctoral Position - ICTP Trieste Message-ID: <18FCA7C6-8035-4887-8349-55304EE51369@purdue.edu> Postdoctoral Position in Modeling of earthquake, volcano and lithospheric processes in Africa_ available in the Earth System Physics Section of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). ICTP operates under a tripartite agreement between the Government of Italy and two UN agencies, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Centre is located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, in northeast Italy, about 10 kilometers from the city of Trieste. The working language is English. We seek a motivated person with experience in modeling of active tectonic and/or magmatic deformation processes. The position involves integrating seismology and time variable surface observations from GPS and InSAR into fault, volcano and lithospheric models for transient deformation and stress interactions. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in geophysics or engineering with a strong background in numerical continuum mechanics modeling. Experience in mechanics of earthquakes and/or volcanoes and/or lithospheric deformation modeling is highly desirable. Dr. Abdelkrim Aoudia (aoudia at ictp.it), Research Scientist, in ICTP's Earth System Physics Section will serve as ICTP postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to ICTP?s stated mission to support scientific activities in developing countries, both through direct collaboration with African scientific centers, and by active involvement in the planning and execution of workshops and training activities to take place in Africa during 2010 and 2011. The candidate will be expected to participate in earthquake and volcano scientific response actions in Africa if needed. The salary scale for the position ranges from 2000 to 2500 Euros per month, depending on experience, and is exempt from income tax in Italy. The position is offered for an initial period of one year, renewable for up to an additional two years, and is to start as soon as possible in 2009. If you wish to apply, please send to espvacan at ictp.it: 1)- a letter of application including a statement of how you are qualified to participate in the above research and your specific research interests, 2)- a complete curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and 3)- a list of three references (with telephone numbers and postal and e-mail addresses). Closing date: Initially 1st March 2009; applications after this date will be accepted if the post remains unfilled. -- Abdelkrim Aoudia Earth System Physics Section The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Strada Costiera 11 34014 Trieste, Italy phone:+39 040 2240 833 fax: +39 040 2240 7833 e-mail: aoudia at ictp.it ----------------------------------- Eric Calais, Professor Voice: (765) 496-2915 Dept. of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Fax: (765) 496-1210 Purdue University ecalais at purdue.edu West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ecalais -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants should submit a CV with research interests and the names and contact information of three referees. The application materials or inquiries should be directed to Professor Tae-Kyung Hong. Contact: Professor Tae-Kyung Hong, Yonsei University, Department of Earth System Sciences, Shinchon-dong, 134, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, South Korea (tkhong at yonsei.ac.kr). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Tue Feb 17 08:08:53 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:08:53 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Graduate summer internships in volcano seismology/geodesy Message-ID: The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) announces the availability of paid summer internships for U.S. graduate students from U.S. universities in seismology, crustal deformation, igneous petrology, and physical volcanology. Successful applicants will become members of a US-Russia-Japan team comparing the response of crustal magma systems to catastrophic decompression at Bezymianny and Shiveluch Volcanoes, Kamchatka, Russia, and Mount St Helens, Washington. The project is part of the National Science Foundation's program, Partnerships in International Research and Education (PIRE), which seeks to introduce US graduate students to internationally collaborative science. The ideal student participant will be at an early or middle stage of her or his PhD program, be physically and mentally prepared for rigorous field investigations under difficult conditions, and have a strong interest in international collaboration and understanding. It is also desirable that the student's major advisor share an interest in the research and, although not a requirement, that the work can become a component of the student's PhD program. Complete announcement and application forms can be obtained at http://gps.alaska.edu/PIRE and by contacting the relevant science team leaders below. The deadline for application is March 1. Selections will be made by March 15. As required by the NSF, the competition is open only to US citizens or US permanent residents. Seismology Michael West (west at gi.alaska.edu) Geodesy Jeff Freymueller (jeff at giseis.alaska.edu) Petrology/Volcanology Pavel Izbekov (pavel at gi.alaska.edu) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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GSN and ANSS data are used for real-time seismic monitoring by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center and by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tsunami Warning Centers, for nuclear test monitoring by the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization, and for research on earthquake processes, Earth structure, and other geophysical problems by a broad community of international users. Salary range: $67,613 - $87,893 Open period: Feb 12 - Feb 26, 2009 Series and Grade: GS-0850/1550/1313-12 Position Information: Term appointment Duty Location: 1 vacancy, Albuquerque, NM Who may be considered: All US citizens To apply for this position, please visit http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ and look for job announcements CR-2009-0207, CR-2009-0225, CR-2009-0226. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Projects should fall within one of three broad themes: (1) mathematical and statistical modeling of complex geosystems, (2) understanding and quantifying uncertainty in geosystems, or (3) analyzing large/complex geoscience data sets. Research projects supported under this activity must be essentially collaborative in nature. Research groups must include at least one mathematical/statistical scientist and at least one geoscientist. Proposals that address problems with relevance to global change and sustainability are especially encouraged. FYI: Topics ARE NOT restricted to global change or sustainability. Feel free to contact me if you need further information. Robin Reichlin rreichli at nsf.gov Program Director, Geophysics National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22230 703-292-4741 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Tue Feb 17 13:25:10 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:25:10 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] MARGINS mini-lessons workshop Message-ID: <727005DF-D2B0-45CD-B55C-CBAB926D7F3E@iris.washington.edu> Using MARGINS Data in the Undergraduate Classroom A two-day MARGINS workshop designed to refine, complete, and evaluate teacher-ready mini-lessons for the undergraduate classroom will be held 28th-29th May 2009 at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. The decade-long NSF MARGINS program has generated a wealth of data for use in the undergraduate classroom. This workshop will focus on polishing, evaluating and publishing on-line a diverse suite of teacher-ready mini-lessons to complement those already available. Important MARGINS data tools and resources, including the MARGINS Data Portal, GeoMapApp, Virtual Ocean, SedDB and PetDB will be demonstrated at the workshop. This will be a hands-on workshop. In advance of the workshop, participants are required to evaluate an existing mini-lesson or provide an idea for a new mini-lesson. Workshop meals and shared hotel accommodation will be provided. MARGINS also has some money available to help successful applicants offset the cost of travel. The deadline for applications is 15th March 2009. The deadline for successful applicants to submit materials (an evaluation or a new idea) is 15th April 2009. The simple application form is here: http://serc.carleton.edu/margins/workshop09/index.html Other useful links: MARGINS mini-lessons: http://serc.carleton.edu/margin/minilessons.html Mini-lessons by topic: http://serc.carleton.edu/margins/topic.html Mini-lessons evaluation: http://serc.carleton.edu/margins/assess.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Piggyback project opportunities * Timeline, safety, test site selection, and using SingleShot for data management To register for the Workshop, please send an email with a title of "on- line_user_training" to Site Operations Manager Farn-Yuh Menq (fymenq at mail.utexas.edu ) before February 24th, 2009 with your name, email address, phone number, and affiliation. An email with instructions on how to log in to the meeting will be sent to you the week before the training. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Laboratory equipment includes mass spectrometers, electron and optical microscopes, chromatographs, Polymerase Chain Reaction system, various thin section and sample preparation devices, an X-Ray Diffractometer, and a high-pressure sonic velocity system. The department's faculty is involved in numerous field-based research projects around the world. Instrumentation used in these field-based studies include geodetic GPS, high-frequency and broadband seismographs, ground penetrating radar, gravimeters, hydrology data loggers, and a total station surveyor. High-performance computers and computer visualization are used for data analysis and modeling in geoscience. We seek an Instrumentation Technologist to support our research programs and facilities. Duties include: --- Assist / conceptualization, design, construction, operation, testing, maintenance, modification, and programming of complex laboratory instrumentation systems --- Deployment, operation, and maintenance of field instrumentation systems --- Operation, maintenance, and programming of computer systems for data analysis and theoretical modeling --- Providing technical advice to researchers on equipment acquisition --- General assistance with technical operations in the department --- Planning, staging, and carrying out field deployments and maintaining and trouble-shooting instrumentation in the field --- Data management from field projects, software maintenance and development, operating system maintenance, hardware and network maintenance and trouble-shooting. Degree and area of specialization: Bachelors of Science in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field required. 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URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Feb 27 08:36:11 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:36:11 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] PQLX workshop in Boise Idaho Message-ID: <123C08C7-AF25-445B-A1D8-4ACDE1DA3DB9@iris.washington.edu> Reminder - Registration deadline is March 6th The IRIS DMS will host a one day PQLX workshop on May 12, 2009 in Boise Idaho, just prior to the 2009 EarthScope National Meeting. PQLX (PASSCAL Quick Look eXtended) is open-source software used to evaluate seismic station performance and data quality (see http://www.iris.edu/software/pqlx ) . It is intended to give both a general and broad overview of station/ data quality as well as giving the user specific capabilities to determine when and where data quality issues arise. The software primarily consists of a server analysis program and client data visualizer, but also includes data extraction and migration tools. Given waveform data and instrument response files, the PQLX server computes trace statistics, Power Spectral Densities (PSD), and Probability Density Functions (PDF) and writes the results to a MySQL database for quick access by the client. PQLX is compatible with the Linux, Mac OSX, and Solaris operating systems. Supported waveform data formats are Mini-SEED, SAC, SEGY, AH, nano, and DR100; response files must be in SEED RESP file format. This full-day workshop will provide a hand-on introduction to all aspects of the PQLX Seismological Analysis System. Participants are expected to bring a reasonably powerful laptop, one week to one month's worth of data for at least three channels qualifying for PSD analysis (e.g., BH*, LH*, etc.), and response files (format produced by program rdseed) for each PSD-qualifying channel. Instructors: Richard Boaz (Boaz Consultancy) Tim Ahern (IRIS Data Management Center) Workshop Information and registration: http://www.iris.edu/workshops/2009/pqlx/ From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Feb 27 09:31:59 2009 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:31:59 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] 2009 Metadata Workshop in Cairo, Egypt Message-ID: <131784AA-1941-4B00-B9D2-F2A7996E7908@iris.washington.edu> 2009 Metadata Workshop in Cairo, Egypt November 8-17, 2009 Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Data Management System (DMS) and the ORFEUS Data Centre are organizing a workshop focused on the management of metadata and time series data from seismological networks. The goal is to enable open data sharing and exchange of ideas between networks in the focus area as well as with the broader global seismological community. This workshop is a major attempt to share experience and expertise in seismological data management. It is directed at managers and operators of seismic networks. We shall provide training in the application of advanced database management systems, educate participants on the scientific developments that form the basis of modern seismometry, and give a short introduction to modern methods of analysis possible with the current advanced instrumentation and databases. We expect participants to come away from the workshop with all the necessary knowledge to set up and maintain their own database and to link their network to the growing global network for data access. Registration Registration closes April 30, 2009. IRIS will notify applicants if their request to attend the workshop is accepted by May 31, 2009. http://www.iris.edu/workshops/2009/metadata/