[iris-bulk] (Job) Seismologists at Geosciences Azur

[IRIS]

Announcing several opportunities for seismologists at Geosciences Azur.

The ERC-funded project GLOBALSEIS has the dual goals to combine finite- 
frequency body wave data with low-frequency seismic observations in a  
multiscale global tomographic interpretation, and to open up the  
oceans for the observation of P wave arrival times using acoustic  
robots. For this exciting project led by Guust Nolet, we are building  
up a new research group in global tomography at Geosciences Azur,  
which comprises the oceanographic observatory in Villefranche-sur-Mer;  
in particular we seek:

(a) an experienced seismologist or computational geophysicist with a  
proven research record and postdoctoral experience in seismology,  
wavelet theory and/or high performance computing. Depending on his/her  
expertise and interests, the succesful applicant will be in charge of  
one or more crucial aspects of the program and pursue an active  
research program in global seismic tomography. This is a temporary  
position that can be extended at least for the duration of the project  
(5 years). Requirements: A PhD, preferably with two years of  
postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Experience with software  
development on compute clusters is desirable, as well as a reasonable  
understanding of French.

(b) a postdoc with experience in the analysis of seismic surface waves  
and/or normal modes. He/she will expand the data base with low  
frequency seismic data and interface this with existing inversion  
software as well as with new, wavelet-based tomographic algorithms,  
both using parallel programming (MPI). This aspect of the project  
involves collaborations with Dr. Karin Sigloch at the Ludwig- 
Maximilian University in Munich, Prof. Ingrid Daubechies at Princeton  
and Prof. Ying Zhou at Virginia Tech.
This is a one-year position that can be extended once, depending on  
performance. Requirements: PhD and experience in low-frequency  
seismology.

(c) a postdoc with experience in ocean acoustics or marine seismology.  
The succesful applicant will work with the engineer responsible for  
the technical development of underwater acoustic floats, be conducting  
tests and collect ocean acoustic noise data, analyse their variability  
and develop algorithms for the automatic detection of P-wave arrivals  
with low signal/noise ratio. The project involves collaboration with  
Prof. Frederik Simons at Princeton University. This is a one-year  
position that can be extended once, depending on performance.  
Requirements: PhD and experience in signal processing. Experience with  
seagoing campaigns desirable.

(d) An engineer with experience in ocean acoustics and/or OBS  
deployment. The succesful applicant will conduct the development,  
construction and deployment of sensors for submarine seismology. This  
is a temporary position that can be extended at least for the duration  
of the GLOBALSEIS project (5 years).

For more information about each of these positions, please contact  
Guust Nolet (nolet at geoazur.unice.fr). For technical questions  
regarding the engineer position contact Yann Hello (yann.hello at geoazur.obs-vlfr.fr 
).

To apply:
Applicants should email a PDF file with a personal statement  
describing experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the  
names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references, to Guust  
Nolet (nolet at geoazur.unice.fr). Applications will continue to be  
accepted until the positions are filled.



-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://www.iris.washington.edu/pipermail/bulkmail/attachments/20090105/13525718/attachment.htm>