From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 2 08:29:37 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:29:37 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Energy and Environment Faculty Position at Rice University Message-ID: Energy and Environment Faculty Position available at Department of Earth Science, Rice University The Earth Science Department at Rice University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Energy and the Environment. We are interested in applicants who bridge disciplines, and who can participate in Rice?s emerging Energy and Environment initiative that has a focus on using hydrocarbon resources in a more sustainable fashion. This includes many aspects of traditional and nontraditional hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir characterization, as well as CO2 management. We particularly encourage women and minority candidates to apply. Successful candidates are expected to supervise graduate research and teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at http://earthscience.rice.edu . Although we anticipate hiring at the assistant professor level, well- qualified applicants at any level will be considered. Applications received by February 1, 2011, will receive the fullest attention. Please send a CV, research and teaching statements, and names of five references to: Search Committee Chair Earth Science Department, MS-126 Rice University, PO Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 Rice is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 2 08:48:18 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:48:18 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Research Scientist Position in Seismology and Geodynamics, Brazil Message-ID: Research Scientist Position in Seismology and Geodynamics, Observatorio Nacional-MCT,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A position is available for an experienced and dynamic seismologist at the Observatorio Nacional-MCT, on a 5-year contract basis, to develop and conduct high-quality research in seismology of relevance to understanding crustal and upper mantle dynamics and geohazards in Brazil. The annual salary range is 80,000-100,000 US Dollar Equivalent, depending on qualification and experience. Observatorio Nacional-MCT is a premier research institute and houses a newly established National Equipment Pool whose vast instrument collection includes sixty broadband seismometers, 340 high-frequency single-component seismometers, 20 broadband magnetotelluric systems, 3 absolute gravity stations, 5 Scintrex autograv systems, and Overhauser magnetometers. The pool is supported by a well-equipped workshop and advanced parallel computing facilities. A major project in geodynamics and geohazards has just been funded by government and energy industry. The project involves creating quantitative models of the crust and upper mantlefor geodynamic studies in Brazil and offshore micro-fracture mapping of relevant to geohazards and petroleum resource exploration in Brazil. We seek a candidate with experience in seismic network operation and simulation of seismic wave propagation to generate synthetic data for comparisons with observations, and who has written manuscripts in these or related fields. The main responsibilities of the candidate are: (1) Implementation of a broadband seismographic network in Brazil, including 12 onshore stations, 6 Ocean bottom seismometers and 4-5 island stations; (2) implementation of satellite data transmission; (3) implementation of all software for processing ?real-time? seismological data and estimation of relevant subsurface models; (4) production of regular seismic activity bulletins. Applicants must have a Ph.D in seismology and about 5 years post- doctoral experience. The candidate can start as soon as possible; we prefer an early start (January- March 2011) to permit involvement in site selection and setting up all seismological installations planned at the early stage of this project. There is opportunity to collaborate with other researchers in our multidisciplinary team of geodynamicists, seismologists and electromagneticians. Apply electronically by sending a cover letter briefly stating research interests and CV, which includes a publication list and contact information for at least 3 referees. Applications should be received prior to January 10, 2011 to receive full consideration. Selection will continue until the position is filled. Send formal or informal inquiries to: Prof. Sergio L. Fontes,Director, Observatorio Nacional-MCT, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (sergio at on.br). For more information, visit http://www.on.br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 2 09:34:55 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:34:55 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Polar Heatflow session at the 2011 EGU meeting in Vienna Message-ID: <302C1D14-3D58-4CE6-8C45-084E2253F31F@iris.washington.edu> Apologies for multiple/cross-postings, but we would like to draw your attention to the following session at EGU 2011 in Vienna and invite you to submit an abstract: GD1.4 Polar Heatflow Convener: Alan Vaughan Co-Conveners: Richard C.A. Hindmarsh, Fausto Ferraccioli, Larry Lawver Link: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2011/session/7272 Heatflow in the Polar Regions is poorly known and there is an urgent need to improve understanding of its rates and distribution. It can provide information about large-scale crustal structure and geological processes, ice sheet stability and response to climate change, distribution of basal ice melting, the development of sub-ice hydrology, subglacial lakes, and enhanced glacial flow in ice streams, areas likely to preserve old ice suitable for coring to push ice core records back in time, and stability of methane hydrates. Thermal gradient measurements can provide climatic information. This session proposal seeks to invite submissions on direct measurement and indirect estimates of heatflow in the Polar Regions. 3 December 2010 is the closing date for applications for support. http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2011/support_and_distinction/financial_support.html The deadline for abstract submission is 10 January 2011, with details at: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2011/abstract_management/how_to_submit_an_abstract.html You can browse through all the Sessions at: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2011/sessionprogramme/GD -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mathias.franke at kmi.com Thu Dec 2 16:25:22 2010 From: mathias.franke at kmi.com (Mathias Franke) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:25:22 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Operations & Data Specialist - Kinemetrics Message-ID: <7A8112026E0F0D4985E7F5B03EE0669D10832F9BAA@SRV-MAIL.kmi.com> Kinemetrics Inc. (www.kinemetrics.com), a leading manufacturer and service provider of acquisition systems for seismic & structural health monitoring is seeking an Operations & Data Specialist with strong programing skills. Job Description: The Operations & Data Specialist position covers a range of duties from monitoring & maintaining real-time data flow for multiple seismic networks using Antelope software to developing real-time software applications. Install, integrate and setup monitoring systems including customer training on the use of real-time data collection and post-processing software. Provide technical support to customers and maintain their seismic databases. Participate in testing and documentation of new systems. Software development will be in the Antelope & Datascope environment under Mac OS X and Solaris. In this position you will work closely with system engineers & integrators as well as customers. Requirements: * Knowledge of seismology and geophysics or degree in Geophysics, Earth Science, Computer Science or related field. * Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases, with emphasis on Datascope and the Antelope software package * Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (Perl/TK, MatLab, PHP, and/or Python); knowing to program in C or Java is a plus. * Working knowledge of Mac OS X and Solaris OS. * Experience with network/internet protocols, IP-based data acquisition systems, network analysis and monitoring tools. * Proven experience analyzing seismic waveform data from broadband and strong-motion data sets. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Flexibility, attention to detail and talents at multi-tasking. * Able to work independently and in a small team environment. * Able to quickly learn new software tools and programming skills. * Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally. We offer competitive salary with a benefits package that includes a 401k plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, both short term and long term liability insurance, and life insurance. Applicants should send their resume and cover letter including expected salary range to: Mathias Franke, Ph.D. Manager Open Systems & Services Kinemetrics Inc. 222 Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107 E-mail: mf at kmi.com Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 3 08:21:01 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 08:21:01 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] REMINDER - IRIS 2010 Annual Meeting & BoD Election Message-ID: <8FC1028B-6198-4564-977E-25DC108F0B2E@iris.washington.edu> IRIS Nominations Committee has announced the following candidates to fill several positions on the Board of Directors: One candidate to fill a 3-year term as Chair: Brian Stump, Southern Methodist University Four candidates to fill two 3-year terms as Directors: Paul Davis, University of California, Los Angeles John Louie, University of Nevada, Reno Ray Russo, University of Florida Jeroen Tromp, Princeton University Continuing Board Members James Gaherty, (Vice Chair) 2011 Ed Garnero, 2011 Steve Grand, 2011 Susan Bilek, 2012 John Hole, 2012 Doug Wiens, 2012 Information about the candidates and the upcoming Annual Meeting of the IRIS Consortium is available at http://www.iris.iris.edu/10_bod_election/ The Member Representative for each IRIS Member Institution is encouraged to vote in this important election. Your Vote Counts! An election package, including ballot and instructions, has been sent to Member Representatives this week. PLEASE NOTE: Each Member Institution is allowed only one vote. If the Member Representative does not cast a vote, the vote of the Alternate Representative will be counted if he or she has submitted one. Voting by mail is strongly encouraged. Mailed ballots must be received at IRIS Headquarters by the extended deadline of December 8. 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 13. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Dec 6 08:43:18 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:43:18 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] IIASA YSSP 2011: Summer Fellowship Opportunity for Graduate Message-ID: <3006433F-1CF6-4ABD-8933-347582CF2003@iris.washington.edu> Dear Colleagues, I am writing to ask for your help in publicizing IIASA's YSSP Program for 2011. The application deadline is January 17, and we want to spread the word about this great opportunity as widely as possible. Please help by forwarding the announcement to as many appropriate graduate students, graduate department secretaries, university careers offices, and listservs as possible, and post the flyer any; kcrowley;where you think a potential applicant might see it. (The information appended below is identical to the information on the attached flyer.) The question most frequently raised concerns funding. For students selected to participate, funding is available for travel and living support, principally from IIASA?s sixteen National Member Organizations (NMOs). The U.S. NMO funds both American citizens and non-citizens who are studying in the U.S. We would very much appreciate anything you can do to help get the word out. Some of you received a brochure earlier; this one has been revised to reflect the research Program reorganization adopted by the IIASA Council in November. My apologies for cross-postings. Please contact me if you have questions about U.S. participation, or Sheila Poor, IIASA?s YSSP Coordinator, with general questions about the program. She can be reached at poor at iiasa.ac.at. Very truly yours, Maggie Goud Collins Margaret R. Goud Collins, Ph.D. Program Director, US NMO Committee for IIASA Program Officer, US National Committee, DIVERSITAS National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council phone: (508)548-2502 email: mcollins at nas.edu IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2011 Each summer, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located in Schloss Laxenburg near Vienna, Austria, hosts a selected group of graduate students, primarily doctoral, from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). These students work closely with an IIASA senior scientist mentor on a project proposed by the student, related to his or her graduate research. Fellows selected by IIASA will receive funding to cover travel to IIASA and a modest living allowance. WHAT IS IIASA AND WHAT ARE ITS PROGRAM AREAS? IIASA is an international institution, supported by the U.S. and 15 other member nations, engaged in scientific research aimed at providing policy insight on issues of regional and global importance in the following fields: PROGRAM AREAS ? Energy ? Transitions to New Technologies ? Advanced Systems Analysis ? Ecosystem Services and Management ? Mitigation of Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases ? Evolution and Ecology ? World Population ? Risk Policy and Vulnerability GLOBAL PROBLEM AREAS ? Energy and Climate Change ? Food and Water ? Poverty and Equity Detailed information about each program is on the IIASA Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/ WHWHO SHOULD APPLY? - You are an advanced graduate student; - Your field is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA; - Your research and career would benefit from working alongside 50 or so contemporary young scientists from a score or more of other nations, and senior scientists from around the world; - You would like to explore the policy implications of your work. HOHOW DO YOU APPLY? An on-line application form, along with more information, is at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/yssp/register/ General Questions: Sheila Poor, YSSP Coordinator poor at iiasa.ac.at U.S. contact: Margaret Goud Collins, Program Director for the U.S. Committee for IIASA National Academy of Sciences IIASAyssp at nas.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mathias.franke at kmi.com Mon Dec 6 10:44:11 2010 From: mathias.franke at kmi.com (Mathias Franke) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:44:11 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Update Operations & Data Specialist - Kinemetric Message-ID: <7A8112026E0F0D4985E7F5B03EE0669D10832F9BEE@SRV-MAIL.kmi.com> Dear Colleagues: I am resending this job announcement in order to let you know that I will be available for a face-to-face talk at the upcoming AGU meeting in San Francisco. I will be in the Kinemetrics booth (no. 621-623) from Tuesday 12/14 to Thursday 12/16. See you there, Mathias Kinemetrics Inc. (www.kinemetrics.com), a leading manufacturer and service provider of acquisition systems for seismic & structural health monitoring is seeking an Operations & Data Specialist with strong programing skills. Job Description: The Operations & Data Specialist position covers a range of duties from monitoring & maintaining real-time data flow for multiple seismic networks using Antelope software to developing real-time software applications. Install, integrate and setup monitoring systems including customer training on the use of real-time data collection and post-processing software. Provide technical support to customers and maintain their seismic databases. Participate in testing and documentation of new systems. Software development will be in the Antelope & Datascope environment under Mac OS X and Solaris. In this position you will work closely with system engineers & integrators as well as customers. Requirements: * Knowledge of seismology and geophysics or degree in Geophysics, Earth Science, Computer Science or related field. * Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases, with emphasis on Datascope and the Antelope software package * Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (Perl/TK, MatLab, PHP, and/or Python); knowing to program in C or Java is a plus. * Working knowledge of Mac OS X and Solaris OS. * Experience with network/internet protocols, IP-based data acquisition systems, network analysis and monitoring tools. * Proven experience analyzing seismic waveform data from broadband and strong-motion data sets. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Flexibility, attention to detail and talents at multi-tasking. * Able to work independently and in a small team environment. * Able to quickly learn new software tools and programming skills. * Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally. We offer competitive salary with a benefits package that includes a 401k plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, both short term and long term liability insurance, and life insurance. Applicants should send their resume and cover letter including expected salary range to: Mathias Franke, Ph.D. Manager Open Systems & Services Kinemetrics Inc. 222 Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107 E-mail: mf at kmi.com Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Dec 6 14:37:03 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:37:03 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Director - International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Message-ID: The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located near Vienna, Austria, is seeking a highly qualified scientific leader for the position of Director, beginning 1 January 2012. The Position The IIASA Director is responsible for overall management and direction of the Institute, with responsibility for its research activities, its fiscal soundness, and the international recognition of IIASA?s work. He or she will oversee and guide a diverse research program aimed at producing insight into complex global problems through interdisciplinary models and analyses, and exercise administrative responsibility for an international staff of over 200 scientists and support personnel. The Director will be expected to be an inspiring leader, working with research program and area leaders to generate a focused research agenda that will promote internal collaboration and foster a clear institutional identity within the international science-policy community. The Director must be an effective and active advocate for international cooperation and expanded participation and membership in IIASA, engaging in extensive interaction with current and potential member countries and other scientific and policy making bodies. The Director is extensively involved in fund raising to support the Institute?s research efforts. IIASA is located in a former Hapsburg palace near Vienna, Austria. The Director reports to the IIASA Council, made up of representatives of the national scientific institutions that fund the institute. Together, the Director and the Council develop the Institute?s research strategy and goals. The Director has a Deputy Director to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the office. The post is a 3-year position with the possibility of renewal. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable international organizations. Relocation allowance and on-site housing are included. Candidate Qualifications Candidates should combine a vision for IIASA with excellent leadership and diplomatic skills, scientific excellence, and broad experience in interdisciplinary research and policy applications in the international arena. Specifically, a candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications: ? Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire scientists addressing a wide variety of interdisciplinary and multi-national scientific endeavors and to manage an annual budget of approximately 15 million euro; ? Diplomatic skills adequate to foster international collaboration, support and expand participation and interaction among IIASA?s member countries, host world leaders, address international scientific and policy-making bodies, and international media; ? Scientific credentials and recognition by the international scientific community, coupled with broad-based scientific knowledge in a wide range of natural and social sciences, including an appreciation and understanding of the application of systems analysis to global problems; ? Fund raising experience sufficient to support IIASA?s extensive funding efforts from a variety of sources. The Institute IIASA is an interdisciplinary, international research institution that conducts scientific studies addressing critical issues of global environmental, economic, technological and social change. The Institute is sponsored by an international consortium of 17 National Member Organizations and supported by member nations? governments, augmented by grants from foundations, international institutions and government agencies. IIASA?s research program focuses on applying systems approaches to identify and assess possible solutions to questions within three major global problem areas: Food & Water, Energy & Climate Change, and Poverty & Equity. The Institute?s research programs draw on decades of experience in conducting high quality, integrated assessments and analyses of interlinked problems in topics including transboundary air pollution, energy utilization, risk management, integrated land management, technological evolution, population dynamics, and social and economic transition. With recent expansion in IIASA?s membership beyond the industrialized nations of its origins, the Institute increasingly includes capacity building as an important component of collaborative research, educational programs, and outreach activities. Application and Selection Submit letter of application, a statement on the future development of policy-relevant interdisciplinary research as it pertains to IIASA, CV including a description of scientific and professional achievements, bibliography, and contact information for three references, to: Professor Peter Lemke Chairman of the Search Committee Alfred-Wegener-Institut f?r Polar- und Meeresforschung Postfach 12 01 61 D-27515 Bremerhaven Germany Phone: (+49-471) 4831-1751 Email: peter.lemke at awi.de. Applicants should have excellent written and spoken English, the working language of the Institute. The Institute?s management and staff alike are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and tolerance. The Institute encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin on 1 January 2011, but applications may be accepted until a Director is selected. For more information about IIASA and this position, please visit our web site. If you have further questions, you may contact the Search Committee Chair, Peter Lemke. the IIASA National Member Organizations (NMOs), or IIASA?s current Director Professor Detlof von Winterfeldt (Phone: (+43-2236)807-402 Email: detlof at iiasa.ac.at). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu Tue Dec 7 06:35:54 2010 From: Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu (Michael Hubenthal) Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:35:54 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] IRIS Interns at AGU and Summer 2011 Opportunities Message-ID: <1B8A3EA0-C0E8-4FB0-9F57-812534BF0901@iris.edu> All, IRIS Interns at AGU Next week the 12 of the 14 IRIS interns will be presenting their research at AGU. Thus, we encourage the community to please examine the list of student presentations and stop by their posters to meet them and talk with them about their work this summer. Not only is this a great way to welcome the next generation of IRIS scientists but it is also an excellent place to shop for you next great graduate student! You can download a pdf listing of intern presentations from http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/ Summer 2011 Opportunities - For students: The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is currently accepting for students in the summer 2011! You can support the program by announcing the opportunity to students in the geoscience, physics and math departments at your institution. To facilitate your ability to announce the program we have: a. created annotated slides that can be shown in class (http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/about#announce ) b. created a quicktime movie to be played at the end of your next lecture, and (http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/about#announce) c. included details below that can be pasted into an email to student listservs (below) The deadline for student applications is February 1, 2011. - For faculty: The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program will begin accepting applications to host an intern for summer 2011 in early January. For more information about hosting an intern this summer http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/hosts Best Wishes, Michael -------------------------------------------- Are you an undergraduate interested in working on a seismological research project in the summer of 2011? If so, consider applying for an IRIS Summer Undergraduate Internship (http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/ ) Once selected, your summer experience will begin with a one-week orientation held on the campus of an IRIS institution May 30 - June 3, 2011(for those students whose quarter has not yet completed, alternative arrangements can be made). The goal of the orientation period is to develop a strong sense of community among interns, provide training in distance collaboration and introduce you to some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology. Following this week you will spend 8 to 10 weeks working on a seismo?logical research project with researchers at an IRIS member intuition. Research projects may involve the deployment of seismic instruments in the field (within the US or internationally), and/or analyses of seismic data in a lab setting with the ultimate goal of producing results to be presented at a national scientific meeting. Each project will provide you with ample opportunities to: * conduct research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions * develop an understanding of scientific inquiry, including designing and conducting scientific investigations, defending scientific argu?ments, and preparing publications * gather, manage, and convey information, using various skills, strat?egies, resources, and * learn, use, and evaluate technologies for the collection and study of geophysical data Your summer research project will culminate with the opportunity to experience the exciting atmosphere of a professional meeting, while presenting your results. In the past, most interns and their hosts have chosen to present at the Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting held in San Francisco in early December. As an IRIS Intern you will receive? * A weekly stipend ($550/week for 9 - 11 weeks) * Funding for travel to the orientation as well as room and board * Funding for travel to the home institution of your research host * Assistance securing housing at the host institution * Funding for any additional expenses related to fieldwork * Funding for travel to a professional meeting to present your results along with the associated meeting costs (travel, registration, abstract submission fee and per diem) The deadline to apply is February 1, 2011 http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/ --------------------------------- Michael Hubenthal Senior Education Specialist IRIS Education and Outreach "Advancing awareness and understanding of seismology & geophysics while inspiring careers in Earth science" 607-777-4612 www.IRIS.edu From knight at iris.washington.edu Tue Dec 7 14:27:51 2010 From: knight at iris.washington.edu (Tim Knight) Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:27:51 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Research Geophysicist - USGS, Pasadena Message-ID: The USGS Earthquake Science Center has one new position in its Pasadena office. Please help us find the best candidate by spreading the news among your colleagues and students. Research Geophysicist (Network Seismologist) (GS-1313-12) This is a permanent position to be filled at the GS-12 or 13 level. Starting Salary: $76,664 for GS-12, $91,141 for GS-13. Promotion potential to GS-15. DUTIES: As a Research Geophysicist in the Earthquake Hazard Team located in Pasadena, California, some of your specific duties will include the following. - Conduct research on the characteristics of earthquakes - Develop new techniques and algorithms in the context of currently operating seismic and geodetic monitoring networks in California - Plan and develop seismic networks and data processing systems - Manage and operate the Southern California Seismic - Serve as consultant and advisor to project chief QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 yr of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11. For information on BASIC qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please go to: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/1313.html . How to Apply YOU MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ Search on keyword: PAC-2011-0094 You must apply by December 24, 2010 midnight EST to be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. These positions are with the USGS, Earthquake Science Center office located in Pasadena, CA U.S. Citizenship is Required THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Wed Dec 8 11:54:12 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 11:54:12 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] CIDER 2011 Summer Program June 19-July 30, 2011 Message-ID: <6A4FB104-83C8-4013-B970-F671FEC00B78@iris.washington.edu> 2011 CIDER SUMMER PROGRAM: ?Dynamics of Mountain Building? June 19-July 31, 2011, U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA This interdisciplinary summer program consists of three parts: Week 1 (June 19-26) provides the opportunity for scientists to interact freely and develop research themes for the rest of the summer program. Weeks 2-4 (June 27 to July 17) includes lectures and tutorials for advanced graduate students and post-docs. Concurrently, junior and senior scientists will engage in collaborative multidisciplinary research ventures defined on site. Weeks 5-6 (July 18-July 31): The collaborative multidisciplinary research projects will continue into weeks 5 and 6. New participants are welcome to join for these last two weeks. Support for continuation of research projects beyond the summer program will be competitively awarded. Travel support for students, post-docs and instructors is provided. Apply at: http://www.deep-earth.org/2011/summer11.html **Application deadline: January 31, 2011** For questions and clarifications, contact Alan Levander alan at rice.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rallen at berkeley.edu Thu Dec 9 02:53:51 2010 From: rallen at berkeley.edu (Richard Allen) Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:53:51 +0100 Subject: [iris-bulk] Two UC Berkeley postdoc positions: Earth Imaging and Earthquake Early Warning Message-ID: Two UC Berkeley postdoc positions are available in: - Imaging earth processes in the crust, lithosphere and mantle - Development and implementation of earthquake early warning ----------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Fellow Position Available UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory Imaging earth processes in the crust, lithosphere and mantle A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory to join Prof. Richard Allen?s group working on integrated imaging techniques to constrain the structure of the crust, lithosphere and mantle as part of our ongoing effort to understand the processes of mass transfer, deformation, volcanism, seismicity and tremor. The group currently has active projects in North America and Asia, all of which are possible projects that the successful applicant may wish to work on. In addition, the group is participating in seismic field deployments, and therefore fieldwork would likely be a component of the postdoctoral position. More information about current research efforts and interests is available on the group website: http://seismo.berkeley.edu/~rallen/ The position is available to start in the summer or early fall of 2011. The initial appointment would be for one year. Reappointment for a second and possibly third year is typical but dependent on satisfactory progress. The review of applications will start February 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter detailing their research interests and a CV to Prof. Richard Allen (rallen at berkeley.edu). Questions about the position should be sent to the same email address. ------------------------------------------------------ Postdoctoral Fellow Position Available UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory Development and implementation of earthquake early warning A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory to join Prof. Richard Allen?s group working on the development of methodologies for earthquake early warning, test implementation of these methodologies on California?s realtime geophysical networks, and evaluation of their performance and likely future performance. Earthquake early warning is the rapid detections of earthquakes underway, estimation of the ground shaking hazard they pose, and warning of people in harm?s way. The successful applicant will work on a variety of projects related to early warning. These will likely include the development of seismic- and geodetic-based methods for rapid earthquake characterization, the use of new types of geophysical networks including community seismic networks that use mems-type sensors and cell phones, the development of delivery tools to provide the warning, and the engagement of warning users. More information about current research efforts and interests is available on the group website: http://seismo.berkeley.edu/~rallen/ The position is available to start in the summer or early fall of 2011. The initial appointment would be for one year. Reappointment for a second and possibly third year is typical but dependent on satisfactory progress. The review of applications will start February 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter detailing their research interests and a CV to Prof. Richard Allen (rallen at berkeley.edu). Questions about the position should be sent to the same email address. Richard M. Allen Associate Director, Berkeley Seismological Laboratory Associate Professor, Dept. Earth & Planetary Science University of California, Berkeley Email: rallen at berkeley.edu Tel: (510) 642 1275 Web: http://seismo.berkeley.edu/~rallen/ From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 9 10:03:35 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:03:35 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) USGS - Associate Director for Natural Hazards Message-ID: Job Opportunity - USGS - Associate Director for Natural Hazards (opening closes Dec. 28) The Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience Mission Area of the USGS includes dynamic programs critical to our nation?s health and safety. Under this Mission Area, the USGS collects and disseminates accurate and timely information from modern earth observation networks, assesses areas at risk from natural hazards, and conducts focused research to improve hazard-warnings, predictions, and mitigation. Programs work actively with the Nation?s communities to assess the vulnerability of cities and ecosystems and to ensure that science is effectively applied to reduce the loss of life and property. A national risk monitoring program is being developed, built on a robust underpinning of hazard assessment and research, to visualize and provide perspectives at multiple scales of vulnerability and resilience to hazards and land change. The Associate Director for Natural Hazards is responsible for providing executive leadership over this broad Mission Area of natural science investigations and research aimed at safeguarding people and property and keeping natural hazards from becoming natural disasters. He/she provides oversight over the Coastal and Marine Geology, Earthquake Hazards, Volcano Hazards, Landslide Hazards, Global Seismographic Network and Geomagnetism programs nationwide as well as coordination with USGS responsibilities in flood, fire, and tsunami hazards. These programs enhance the understanding of the interaction of Earth systems, and through USGS scientists, generate and disseminate natural science information that is important to society and the future well-being of the Nation. The Mission Area also includes global responsibilities in hazard monitoring and research in collaboration with international partners. Link to the announcement: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=94296400&JobTitle=Associate+Director+for+Natural+Hazards&q=associate+director&where=reston&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2010-11-23+09%3a37%3a00 For more information, contact Sharon Benitez at sbenitez at usgs.gov, (703) 648-7462. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 9 10:56:48 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:56:48 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Two Postdoc Positions at Penn State University Message-ID: Candidates are sought to fill two postdoctoral fellow positions in earthquake seismology affiliated with AfricaArray (africaarray.org) at The Pennsylvania State University. Candidates for one of the positions should have an interest in using broadband seismic data to image African crust and mantle structure, and for the other position, an interest in statistical approaches to evaluating and improving seismic event locations. The initial appointments will be for 1 year, starting as soon as possible, with the possibility of an extension for an additional year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment. The review of applications will start January 15, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should email their CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three references to Andy Nyblade (nyblade at psu.edu), Department of Geosciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 10 08:34:35 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:34:35 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Submit your abstract for CTBT: Science and Technology 2011 Message-ID: <6FD91E9C-A249-4CBB-A264-C1FDF32D38FD@iris.washington.edu> Abstracts of original research or overview presentations relevant to the themes of the conference ?Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: Science and Technology 2011? are being accepted online now through February 25, 2011. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization is convening this multidisciplinary scientific conference to strengthen its relationship with the broader science community in support of the Treaty. The conference will be held June 8-10, 2011 in Vienna?s historic Hofburg Palace. Complete information regarding the conference themes, goals, program committee, registration and abstract submission can be found on the conference web site: http://www.ctbto.org/specials/ctbt-science-and-technology-20118-10-june-2011-vienna-austria/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 10 08:38:51 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:38:51 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Postdocs at Australian National University Message-ID: <2DD8C2FB-C7BA-4A26-A33C-E403FABD139E@iris.washington.edu> The Australian National University's Research School of Earth Sciences has recently secured funding for several post-doctoral postions in the fields of earthquake hazard (seismology and geodesy) and data inference. Role descriptions and durations of these appointments are as follows: 1. Megathrust Earthquakes (2 years). Develop and apply earthquake rupture imaging techniques using multiple data types. 2. Earthquake Seismology/Seismometers in Schools (3 years). Combine research in the source properties of Indonesian earthquakes with leadership of an Australian Seismometers in Schools program. 3. Tectonic Geodesist (2.5 years). Develop and apply advanced space- geodetic techniques (InSAR) to detecting strain accumulation signatures on crustal faults in Indonesia. 4. Geophysical inverse theory and applications (3 years). Develop new approaches to nonlinear inversion with specific applications to seismology. We seek highly motivated individuals with PhDs in relevant fields such as seismology, geodesy, or geophysics; excellent oral and written communication skills; and an ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. A strong publication record is highly desirable. For further information about these positions, please contact Phil Cummins (phil.cummins at anu.edu.au), Paul Tregoning, (paul.tregoning at anu.edu.au ), or Malcolm Sambridge (malcolm.sambridge at anu.edu.au) regarding positions 1-2, 3 and 4, respectively (They will be at AGU next week and can be contacted there via email or the Career Center). Please refer to http://jobs.anu.edu.au/ for application procedures - positions A626-10LL, A627-10LL and A628-10LL. Closing date 31 Jan, 2011. The ANU promotes equality and values diversity, and welcomes applications from individuals who will enhance our diversity balance. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 10 12:20:53 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:20:53 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] IRIS DMC Services offline Dec 18-19, 2010 Message-ID: This message is to let you know that on Dec 18 and 19, following the annual AGU conference next week in San Francisco, staff at the IRIS DMC will be re-architecting the computer room that provides access to all services, including real-time data collection and distribution, customized request processing, etc. The IRIS home page ( http://www.iris.edu/hq) will be up, but the data services at the DMC will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience but this enables us to make a variety of improvements and upgrades. We will post news on the homepage when we are done, or if additional information is required to be broadcast. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 10 13:23:53 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:23:53 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] REMINDER - IRIS Reception & Annual Meeting 12/13 Message-ID: <13379855-7DE2-4CCC-BB07-34864CF0E8D7@iris.washington.edu> The Annual IRIS Membership Meeting will be held: Monday, December 13, 2010 7:00 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. Election Procedure The deadline for mail in ballots has passed, but voting can b e done in person during the reception prior to the Annual Meeting. All ballots must be submitted by 7:00 p.m. on December 13. Annual Reception The Annual Reception will be held prior to the business meeting. Member Representatives, IRIS Staff 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 14, through Friday, December 17. From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Dec 13 08:31:27 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:31:27 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Faculty positions in Earth Sciences at IISER-Kolkata Message-ID: The Department of Earth Sciences of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata is looking for highly motivated individuals for faculty positions with specializations in the following fields: (i) Solid Earth Geophysics (ii) Structural Geology/ Geodynamics; (iii) Sequence Stratigraphy/Basin Analysis and (iv) Oceanography & Climate Modeling. These required specializations complement the existing expertise of the department (Isotope and Trace Element Geochemistry, Organic Geochemistry, Petrology, Paleontology, Seismology, Environmental Sciences, Geomorphology, Hydrology and Soil Mechanics). The department is in the process of setting up several research laboratories. Successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research facilities, for which the institute will provide full logistic support and start up grant. Successful candidates will have to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and supervise doctoral research. A PhD in geosciences or a related discipline, and desirably post- doctoral experience is required at the time of appointment. Interested candidates may send their CV with a Statement of Purpose to the Director at director at iiserkol.ac.in. Announcement of positions and application procedures can be found on the IISER-K website: http://www.iiserkol.ac.in/faculty_positions.html. Details about the Department, faculty members and existing facilities are available at: http://www.iiserkol.ac.in. For more information feel free to contact the chairman of the Department of Earth Sciences at supriyomitra at iiserkol.ac.in. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Mon Dec 13 12:12:21 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:12:21 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] IRIS DMS Newsletter - Winter 2010 Message-ID: <15F9EF92-762F-46B3-818C-EC2969520519@iris.washington.edu> The Winter 2010 edition of the IRIS DMS Newsletter is available online at http://www.iris.edu/news/newsletter/vol12no3/ IN THIS ISSUE Feature Article Brazil Metadata Workshop Program Spotlight Web Services What's New M Quality Data VASE v2.9 Staff Highlight Inge Watson Data Access New Networks New Data at the DMC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From irismail at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 16 08:16:32 2010 From: irismail at iris.washington.edu (IRIS) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:16:32 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] SSA Session on "Guide to Sustainable Seismographic Networks" Message-ID: <0FC203C8-3CC9-47E5-A934-7193AE1554AC@iris.washington.edu> Please consider participating in the special session "Guide to Sustainable Seismographic Networks" at SSA's 2011 SSA Annual Meeting. The session is planned to generate a community initiative to develop a publication based on 21st century seismological practices that would be useful to government decision-makers in developing countries. The session description is: Building a sustainable seismographic network requires well-informed cooperation between commercial companies that manufacture components or deliver complete systems and the government or other agencies that will be responsible for funding and operating them. On the compressed time scale of a volcanic crisis or earthquake disaster recovery, it can be difficult to find a reliable and yet disinterested source of information. If system delivery fails to include sufficient development of indigenous expertise, the performance of networks may decline quickly and even data collected during an early, high- performance period may be lost. At this session, presenters will describe components of a guide that would inform government agencies of low- and middle- income about the short-term and long-term advantages and challenges of building, operating and managing technologically appropriate seismic networks. We are particularly interested in presentations on lessons learned while building or enhancing networks in developing countries. The guide would be a capacity building document to improve the chances that post-disaster proposals are for observatory systems that can achieve well-formulated, performance objectives. The guide would promote early recognition among recipient country government officials of the ongoing investment that will be required to sustain the proposed systems. In addition, the guide would serve banks and funding agencies themselves when evaluating applications for assistance to develop monitoring and early warning systems. The abstract deadline is 11 January 2011, and a link to abstract submission instructions are posted at http://www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2011/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From florian.haslinger at sed.ethz.ch Fri Dec 17 09:20:05 2010 From: florian.haslinger at sed.ethz.ch (Haslinger Florian) Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:20:05 +0000 Subject: [iris-bulk] EGU 2011 session on Global Capacity Building in Seismology Message-ID: <7D57F242-E6EF-4E65-8B56-74C9FE5BBA99@sed.ethz.ch> Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to session SM1.11 "Global capacity building efforts in seismology" at EGU (3-8 April 2011, Vienna, Austria). In this session we want to bring together providers and sponsors of programs and initiatives in the field of "seismological" capacity building as well as participants and beneficiaries of these efforts. We interpret "capacity building" in the widest possible range, covering topics from general scientific training in seismology, earthquake monitoring and network operations to seismic hazard and risk assessment and mitigation. Detailed information can be found at http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2011/session/7350 Abstract deadline is 10 January 2011. Please contact any of us if you have further questions. Thanks a lot, best regards, and best wishes for the holiday season! The convenors Susanne Sargeant, BGS Edinburgh, slsa at bgs.ac.uk Lars Ottem?ller, University Bergen, lars.ottemoller at geo.uib.no Florian Haslinger, Swiss Seismological Service, ETH Zurich, haslinger at sed.ethz.ch From knight at iris.washington.edu Fri Dec 17 17:44:53 2010 From: knight at iris.washington.edu (Tim Knight) Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:44:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [iris-bulk] Graduate research fellowship - University of Utah Message-ID: <1843030539.3755.1292636692960.JavaMail.root@hub.iris.washington.edu> The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) is pleased to offer a graduate research fellowship in honor of Emeritus Director Dr. Walter Arabasz. The fellowship is in the field of seismology and provides 12 months of support and associated benefits. It is renewable annually pending excellent performance. Preference will be given to students with interests that complement ongoing UUSS research activities including, but not limited to: seismicity, tectonics, and structure of the Intermountain West; seismic hazard analysis; mining induced seismicity; studies of ambient seismic noise; all aspects of infrasound. Application information is available at www.quake.utah.edu. For more information contact Dr. Keith Koper at koper at seis.utah.edu. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. From louie at seismo.unr.edu Sat Dec 18 10:35:58 2010 From: louie at seismo.unr.edu (John Louie) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:35:58 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Doctoral fellowships at Univ. of Nevada in Geothermal Energy and Exploration Geophysics Message-ID: The Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are offering Doctoral Fellowships and Assistantships. The positions are open now, and will be filled as soon as possible. A competitive stipend of $26,000+/year and tuition waivers will be provided, so long as the student maintains good academic standing. Geothermal Research Fellowship: The goal of this fellowship program is to encourage outstanding students (who are US Citizens) to pursue graduate degrees in geoscience and engineering fields related to geothermal energy. More information at http://www.unr.edu/geothermal/GeothermalFellowship.htm Optim Fellowship: This prestigious fellowship will support the strongest Ph.D. applicant for fundamental research in applied seismology for geothermal exploration and development, or for geotechnical site characterization. Contact Prof. John Louie louie at seismo.unr.edu for more information. Qualified candidates must have a strong academic record in mathematics and the physical sciences or engineering. Experience in geophysics, hydrology, structural geology, programming, computational science; and/or an existing M.S. (or equivalent) degree are also preferred. From olboyd at usgs.gov Tue Dec 21 09:27:55 2010 From: olboyd at usgs.gov (Oliver Boyd) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:27:55 -0600 Subject: [iris-bulk] SSA special session on strain accumulation within continents Message-ID: Dear IRIS list members, We would like to draw your attention to a special session at this year?s Seismological Society of America annual meeting in Memphis, TN, April 13-15th. Please consider submitting an abstract to and attending this session. Abstracts are now being accepted through 5?PM?PST?11 January 2011 at http://www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2011/. Strain Accumulation Inside Continents: Observations, Uncertainties, and Models Large, potentially devastating, earthquakes occur within the interiors of tectonic plates where geodetically measured surface strain rates are very low (e.g., the 1811-1812 M7-8 New Madrid and 2008 M7.9 Sichuan, China earthquakes). In some cases, the paleoseismic history may suggest a relatively high rate of strain accumulation, which, if at odds with geodetic studies, can obfuscate estimates of seismic hazard. In the central US, geodetic measurements may indicate very little overall surface deformation, which could be at odds with the relatively high frequency of large earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone. Are these observations incompatible? How variable might strain rates be over the earthquake cycle and longer time scales? Could a steady build up of strain responsible for repeated large earthquakes be localized and partially masked from surface observations? This session seeks presentations that address geodetic (short term) and geologic (long term) observations of surface deformation in continental interiors, uncertainty in those observations, and models that either explain any significant signal or propose mechanisms with measureable surface deformation. Conveners Oliver Boyd? Eric Calais? John Langbein? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hodgkinson at unavco.org Wed Dec 22 08:56:33 2010 From: hodgkinson at unavco.org (hodgkinson) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:56:33 -0700 Subject: [iris-bulk] SSA Special Session On Combining Geodetic And Seismic Measurements From Borehole Networks Message-ID: <4CE8FA9F-2D79-4292-B351-627C65D912F4@unavco.org> Dear Colleagues We would like to draw your attention to a special session at the 2011 Seismological Society of America annual meeting in Memphis, TN, April 13-15th. Abstracts are now being accepted through 5 PM PST 11 January 2011 at http://www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2011/ . Combining Geodetic And Seismic Measurements From Borehole Networks Combining measurements from different types of geodetic and seismic borehole instrumentation provides the potential to expand the spectrum of signals that can be observed at one site from periods of milliseconds out to years. The combination of tiltmeter and tremor measurements in Japan, the strainmeter recordings of Episodic tremor and Slip strain pulses in Cascadia and the measurement of slow earthquakes in central California since the 1990's are examples of the types of signals borehole instruments have captured. Now, with higher sample rates, improved sensitivities and the increasing number of integrated borehole networks around the world the task of combining the different data sets to obtain new insight on the temporal and spatial evolution of high to ultra low frequency signals becomes a pressing challenge. In this session, we encourage submissions on the combination of the different types of borehole measurements, e.g., strain, tilt, seismic and pore pressure for the purposes of data processing downhole instrument calibration and modeling of geophysical signals. We also welcome submissions on any aspect of dealing with borehole networks including installation operation, and tasks associated with handling the larg volumes of data generated by these networks. Conveners David Mencin, mencin at unavco.org Kathleen Hodgkinson, hodgkinson at unavco.org Charles A. Langston, clangstn at memphis.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From knight at iris.washington.edu Thu Dec 23 13:31:37 2010 From: knight at iris.washington.edu (Tim Knight) Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:31:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [iris-bulk] SSA Session MULTIVARIATE APPROACHES to EARTH'S STRUCTURE Message-ID: <77960311.694.1293139897734.JavaMail.root@hub.iris.washington.edu> Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to a special session at the coming 2011 Seismological Society of America annual meeting in Memphis, TN, April 13-15th. Please consider submitting an abstract. Remember that abstracts are now being accepted through 5 PM PST 11 January 2011 at http://www.seismosoc.org/meetings/2011/ Multivariate Approaches to Earth's Seismic Structure A recent trend in the Earth's structure modeling arena at various scales is the multivariate inversion of traditionally distinct data sets for improved seismic structure modeling. Combinations of data sets used in these multivariate inversions have included: resistivity and magnetotelluric data; receiver function and surface wave dispersion observations; teleseismic or local travel times and gravity data; and surface wave velocity and gravity observations among others. Although multiple geophysical observations have been successfully inverted jointly, many questions about means and methods still remain unanswered. We invite contributions to this session on simultaneous and/or sequential multivariate inversion methods for improved seismic structure modeling. Of particular interest are studies that highlight novel combinations of data sets, possible relationships between the independent observations and the relative weighting of disparate data sets for successful inversion. Results from reservoir scale to global scale are welcome, along with new means to address computational efficiency and robustness of the inversion. Conveners: Monica Maceira, mmaceira at lanl.gov Haijiang Zhang, hjzhang at mit.edu Charlotte Rowe, char at lanl.gov From knight at iris.washington.edu Wed Dec 29 13:58:22 2010 From: knight at iris.washington.edu (Tim Knight) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:58:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [iris-bulk] (Job) Volcano seismology postdoc at UAF/AVO In-Reply-To: <263638079.119.1293659821250.JavaMail.root@hub.iris.washington.edu> Message-ID: <1873279431.121.1293659902583.JavaMail.root@hub.iris.washington.edu> We are seeking an enthusiastic post doc to join the UAF Seismology Lab. This researcher will lead an effort to investigate earthquake swarms and their use in forecasting volcanic eruptions. This NSF-supported project provides an opportunity to work across a wide range of domestic and foreign volcanoes to develop characteristic measures of earthquake activity. The post doc will also collaborate in testing these techniques for use in the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The position is expected to be funded for three years. The successful candidate will join a broad seismology group studying arc tectonics, earthquake source processes, volcano seismicity and seismic imaging. The Seismology Lab hosts real time seismic analyses for the Alaska Earthquake Information Center and the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The post doc will contribute to rapid response and monitoring efforts and will be encouraged to collaborate with USGS and state Observatory partners. Field work opportunities exist for the interested candidate. Experience in volcano seismology is not required. We encourage applicants from a range of scientific backgrounds. Details and complete application: UAKJobs.com, posting number 0061178 (review begins January 31, 2011) Questions: mewest "at" alaska.edu General advertisement: http://giseis.alaska.edu/input/west/opportunities/postdoc_flyer_2010.pdf