From mcquillan at iris.edu Wed Feb 1 14:59:44 2012 From: mcquillan at iris.edu (Patrick McQuillan) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:44 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] IRIS Homepage Survey Message-ID: <4F29C3E0.7010906@iris.edu> IRIS is planning on revising the organization of the content currently on the IRIS homepage (www.iris.edu ). This revision is intended to make it easier to locate and use IRIS resources. If you would like to help us revise the IRIS homepage, could you please complete the following short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/irisbulkmail Note: This version of the survey has been designed for IRIS bulkmail recipients. On the IRIS homepage, you will notice a link to a similar, but more generic survey. Please only complete one survey, preferably via the link listed above. Thank you for your time and your help improving the IRIS website. 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Gao, Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator, Geology & Geophysics Program, Department of Geological Sciences & Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 129 McNutt Hall, Rolla, Missouri 65409, E-mail: sgao at mst.edu ; Phone: (573)-341-6676. http://web.mst.edu/~sgao http://seismo.device.mst.edu/ggweb (Geology & Geophysics) =========================================== ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- History of Missouri S&T (a Campus of the University of Missouri System) 1870-1964: Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (MSM) 1964-2007: University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) 2008-present: Missouri University of Science & Technology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Geology and Geophysics in the area of Neotectonics, Remote-Sensing, and Geodynamics to begin September, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Tectonics and Remote Sensing as well as others in the individual's area of expertise. Specific research subfields of the successful applicant could include active deformation/geodesy/InSAR, morphotectonics/dynamic-topography, and crustal/mantle dynamics that can build on departmental strengths in Mechanical Earth Modeling, Tectonics, Geophysics/Seismology, and Natural Hazard Mitigation. The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty, and 320 undergraduate and 226 graduate degree-seeking students with established B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Geology & Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, and Geological Engineering. Local area establishments with active research include the U.S. Geological Survey (Mid-continent Geospatial Mapping Center), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Fort Leonard Wood. Visit our department web pages for more information on faculty and research (http://gse.mst.edu/). Questions regarding this position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. John P. Hogan (jhogan at mst.edu). A Ph.D. in Geology and/or Geophysics is required. The final candidate is required to provide an official transcript showing completion of the terminal degree listed in the application materials submitted. A copy of the transcript must be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials. Failure to provide the official transcript or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer. Applications must include a letter describing interests and possible contributions to our programs, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research goals, and the names and contact information of three referees. Applications received before 5:00 pm April 15, 2012 are ensured a full review. Open until filled. All application materials including resume/vita, cover letter, reference letters, portfolio, etc., must include the position reference number in order to be processed and be electronically submitted to Missouri University of Science and Technology Human Resource Office Position Reference Number #00031149 (Geoscientist) using the following address: hrsinfo at mst.edu Acceptable electronic formats that may be used include PDF and Word. Missouri University of Science and Technology is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Missouri University of Science and Technology participates in E-Verify. 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This 'Chaire d'excellence' involves teaching duties in the departments of Geosciences and Physics (primarily in the new geophysics track at the Licence level, and in Master programs in Earth Science and Physics/astronomy), but at a reduced (50%) level compared to a regular enseignant-chercheur position. Candidates have a PhD, and competence in the area of wave propagation and/or inversion for the Earth's structure at different length scales and interpretation in terms of physical/mineralogical properties. They have already obtained the formal qualification to teach (see http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/cid22646/page.html). Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated ability to perform high quality research in the form of publications. We expect foreign candidates to be able to teach in French after a reasonably short period of adaptation. Following the French system for recruitment of civil servants, the position and its code will be published on Feb 23 on the Galaxie site (https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/candidats.html). Once one has obtained the code for this position from Galaxie, complete dossiers must be submitted before the deadline of March 27, 2012, on the recruitment site of the University of Nice http://recrutement-ec.unice.fr/. For more information please contact: Emmanuel Tric, director Geoazur, (tric at unice.fr), Chrystel Verati, head of department (verati at unice.fr), or Guust Nolet (nolet at geoazur.unice.fr, phone +33.4.92.94.26.32). From Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu Fri Feb 3 12:09:53 2012 From: Michael.Hubenthal at iris.edu (Michael Hubenthal) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:09:53 -0500 Subject: [iris-bulk] Host an IRIS Intern: Deadline Approaching Message-ID: <23130473-F474-4391-B971-0AEDA3C7F574@iris.edu> Are you interested in working with an outstanding undergraduate student in the summer of 2012? If so, consider applying to become a host through the IRIS Summer Internship Program. This program provides tremendous benefits to both undergraduate students and the PIs who support IRIS undergraduate students. Below are a few benefits past researchers have enjoyed as a result of their participation in the program. ? Have a talented undergraduates join your research group for a summer ? Excite an outstanding Earth Science student to pursue a graduate career in seismology and potentially apply for graduate school at your institution ? Get much needed assistance collecting seismic data in the field ? Expose a talented student to graduate school opportunities in your lab/department The program offers full funding and logistical support for each student. Full details on the program can be found here: http://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/hosts The deadline to apply is February 15, 2012 Inquires about the what sorts of projects are successful, the selection and matching process, or any other aspects program as welcomed and encouraged. Please don't hesitate to contact me. Best Wishes, Michael --------------------------------- 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 webmaster at iris.washington.edu Mon Feb 6 10:48:58 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:48:58 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] =?iso-8859-1?q?Deadline=3A_=A0Workshop_on_Teaching_St?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ructural_Geology=2C_Geophysics=2C_=26_Tectonics?= Message-ID: <8F87C11F-2091-4EBF-BB60-92EA030F0881@iris.washington.edu> Forwarded on behalf of: Michael Wysession Washington University michael at wucore.wustl.edu In July, the NSF-funded project /On the Cutting Edge/ is convening a workshop to be held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on *Teaching Structural Geology, Geophysics, and Tectonics in the 21st Century*. If you teach any of these disciplines at the undergraduate level, we hope that you will apply to attend the workshop. *The online application deadline is February 15.* If you have already applied or cannot attend, we hope that you will pass this announcement on to interested colleagues. You can find the workshop description, plus the online application, at http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure/SGT2012/index.html The workshop will be a collaborative effort among attending participants and will focus on developing ideas for teaching the frontiers, leading edge ideas, and grand challenges in structural geology, geophysics, and tectonics, for addressing the interfaces among these disciplines, and for teaching these disciplines more effectively at the undergraduate level. 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URL: From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Tue Feb 7 15:35:10 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:35:10 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] AGU Chapman conference on Hawaiian volcanism, August 20-24, 2012 Message-ID: Forwarded on behalf of: Michael Poland USGS - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory mpoland at usgs.gov We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now being accepted for the AGU Chapman conference ?Hawaiian volcanism, from source to surface,? to be held on the Island of Hawaii during August 20-24, 2012. The goal of the conference is to discuss the current state-of-the-art in understanding of Hawaiian volcanism and to identify the most pressing needs for future research, while also stimulating new research collaborations on Hawai?i and similar volcanic systems. Conference sessions will focus on the topics of magma origin and ascent (?below the volcano?), magma storage and island evolution (?in the volcano?), and volcanic eruptions and degassing (?on and above the volcano?). Discussions will be focused around invited plenary talks, contributed plenary talks, poster presentations, and breakout sessions for small group interaction. The middle day of the meeting will be occupied by field trips around the Island of Hawai?i. The symposium is intended to be of interest to Earth scientists of all disciplines who research any aspect of Hawaiian or similar volcanoes. In particular, the conference should be of special value to geoscientists who study mantle geochemistry/physics/dynamics; mantle plumes and hotspots; magma storage and transport; magma ascent; degassing and eruptions; and ocean island evolution. The abstract deadline is April 19, 2012, and registration will open shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held at the Marriott Waikoloa Beach Resort on the west side of the Island of Hawai?i. Additional information, including abstract submission details, can be found at http://www.agu.org/meetings/chapman/2012/dcall/. We are also seeking travel support, particularly for students and early career scientists. If you wish to be considered for support, applications are available on the conference Web site and must be submitted by April 19. If you have any questions about the conference, feel free to contact the conveners or program committee. Mahalo, and we hope to see you in Hawai?i this August! 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URL: From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Wed Feb 8 09:02:53 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:02:53 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Full professorship in Satellite Geomagnetism or Geodesy Message-ID: <1D8B2894-8161-4570-A8C0-544AF9447C8A@iris.washington.edu> Forwarded on behalf of: Sebastian Rost University of Leeds s.rost at leeds.ac.uk The University of Leeds, UK, seeks to develop its activity in satellite geomagnetism or geodesy through a leadership chair in the School of Earth and Environment. This is part of a ?23m strategic investment to enhance our standing as a world-leading university by combining internationally-leading research with outstanding student education. We recognise the importance of remote sensing techniques by satellites to understand physical processes both on and under the Earth?s surface, and its contribution to high impact science. The new chair will join the internationally-leading Deep Earth Group, part of the Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics, and is expected to provide academic leadership both through their own research and the encouragement and development of colleagues. We seek a chair who will interface directly with satellite data and has a proven successful track record in attracting research funding. Further details of relevant research at the University can be found at http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/research/igt/deep-earth-research/ For further information and to apply, please visit http://www.universityofleedschairs.co.uk/ Preliminary enquiries about the position may be made to Prof. Jurgen Neuberg, tel +44 113 343 6769, email: J.Neuberg at leeds.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is March 30th 2012. From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Wed Feb 8 17:38:25 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:38:25 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] IGC session on the LAB Message-ID: <5CDAA30D-4821-470E-AC87-B68B79351C4E@iris.washington.edu> Forwarded on behalf of: Meghan S. Miller University of Southern California msmiller at usc.edu Dear LAB-lovers, A gentle reminder about the LAB session at this year's IGC (http://www.34igc.org) meeting in Brisbane on 5-10 August, 2012: 16.1 The lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary: nature, formation and evolution from Hadean to now There are a lot of interesting sessions - here are some of my favourites: 2.7 Mineral and energy resources, construction and industrial minerals 6.1 CO2 geosequestration 6.2 Geothermal resources 6.3 Nuclear energy and waste disposal 7.5 Mining geology, technology, geophysics and geometallurgy 7.7 Qualitative and quantitative methods of assessing undiscovered mineral resources 8.3 Probing the Earth from near-surface to the mantle - techniques, modelling software and case histories to aid mineral exploration 11.5 Petroleum exploration in frontier basins 11.6 Putting the geo into geophysics - adding clout through better datasets and joint interpretation 16.1 The lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary: nature, formation and evolution from Hadean to now 16.2 Fluids in the lithospheric mantle 16.3 The crust-mantle lithosphere system plus lots of others. 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We particularly encourage 1) qualified students who are U. S. citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) who will have completed their junioryear and the requisite physics and math before SAGE, and 2) qualified U. S. graduatestudents in all stages of their careers to apply. All qualified applicants, including International and Professional, are welcome. For students qualifying as US/PR undergraduates, SAGE will begin on Sunday, June 17 (arrival on Saturday, June 16). Stipend and travel support will be automatic if accepted, and the $500 fee will be waived through an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) grant. International and all graduate students will arrive on June 19. The cost is $500 (includes room and board), of which $100 is due with the application. For REU students, SAGE will extend through evening dinner on Wednesday, July 11. Graduate students depart after 1:00 PM, July 11. The application deadline for SAGE 2012 is 5:00 PM local time on Friday, March 30. A letter of interest, two references, proof of insurance, and complete transcripts (informal OK) are required. For application, reference forms, further details and a description of the program refer to http://www.sage.lanl.gov or contact Georgia at +1 (505) 663-5291 or e-mail georgia at lanl.gov. A SAGE 2012 one-page flyer is available at: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/sage/SAGE2012.pdf (please pass on to students who might be interested). Highlights of the SAGE 2010 and 2011 programs are available at: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/sage/SAGE2010Highlights.pdf and http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/sage/SAGE2011Highlights.pdf. Please note that, in recognition of the 30th year of the SAGE program, we will he hosting an event at the SEG meeting in November and at the Fall AGU meeting in December. We hope to see you there. More details will be provided later. -- */Lawrence W. Braile, Professor/* /Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/ /550 Stadium Mall Drive/ /Purdue University/ /West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051/ /(765) 494-5979 (O), (765) 496-1210 (Fax)/ /E-mail: braile at purdue.edu / /Web page: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile / /Departmental web page: http://www.purdue.edu/eas/ / /SAGE web page: http://www.sage.lanl.gov/ / -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nmdias at fc.ul.pt Sun Feb 12 12:11:31 2012 From: nmdias at fc.ul.pt (Nuno Afonso Dias) Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:11:31 +0000 Subject: [iris-bulk] 1year Postdoctoral Grant in Seismology Message-ID: <000001cce9c2$82d339f0$8879add0$@fc.ul.pt> Postdoctoral fellowship in Seismology A 1-year Postdoctoral fellowship is open within the project "WILAS: West Iberia Lithosphere and Astenosphere Structure", Ref. PTDC/CTE-GIX/097946/2008. Project WILAS is a R&D project funded by FCT, the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation, which aims to contribute to image the 3D seismic structure beneath W Iberia from Crustal to Lithosphere-Astenospheric scale. Project WILAS has a strong cooperation with the Spanish project TOPO-IBERIA (Consolider-Ongenio CSD2006-00041), allowing the complete coverage of the Iberian Peninsula. Candidates should have a PhD in seismology or a closely related area, excellent communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, and familiarity with techniques used in processing broad-band seismological data. Due to the aims of the project, expertise in the one or more of the following methods is required: receiver functions, ambient seismic noise tomography, teleseismic surface or body-waves tomography, local earthquake tomography. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research papers and to present the research at national and international meetings. Below is the announcement of the fellowship, whose details could be checked also in the attached pdf file. http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=28334 The application will be open from March 1st to 20th 2012 and the contract is expected to start in April 2012. With kind regards, _________________________________________________ Nuno Afonso Dias Instituto Dom Luiz IDL Edif. C8, FCUL, Campo Grande 1749-016 LISBON Portugal Email: nmdias at fc.ul.pt Phone: +351.217500000 (Ext. 28331) Fax: +351.217500977 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CC5262.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 89673 bytes Desc: not available URL: From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Mon Feb 13 15:19:24 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:19:24 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Latin American Seismology Symposium, Peru 2012 Message-ID: Forwarded on behalf of: Marcelo Assumpcao University of Sao Paulo, Brazil marcelo at iag.usp.br Dear colleague We would like to announce the Latin American Symposium of Seismology, to be held in Lima, Peru, during the XVI Peruvian Geological Congress in SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2012. Abstract deadline: April 30th, 2012 Discount registration: April 15th. For more information, see our page at http://lass2012.org Support: Instituto Geofisico del Peru and IASPEI Coordinator: Hernando Tavera (IGP) Marcelo Assump??o (marcelo at iag.usp.br ; Sao Paulo University, Brazil) Hernando Tavera (hjtavera at geo.igp.gob.pe ; IGP, Peru) From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Tue Feb 14 09:18:50 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:18:50 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] [Job] Two University Lectureships in Tectonics/Geophysics Message-ID: <93F5318A-8F46-4B86-AB9B-428803EBB6D2@iris.washington.edu> UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES Two University Lectureships in Tectonics/Geophysics We invite applications from those whose research bears on any aspect of tectonics or geophysics, whether field-based, laboratory-based or computational. This may include marine geophysics, seismology, gravity, tectonics and geodynamics, and the application of physics to other fields of the Earth Sciences. The Department has a strong tradition of broad- based interactive teaching and research across these and other disciplines. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research in a relevant subject area and will be expected to develop a vigorous research programme at an international level. The persons appointed will be expected to contribute to the Department's undergraduate teaching at various levels, and to take part in field teaching. At elementary level they may be asked to help with teaching outside their field of specialisation. We welcome applications from persons with degrees in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Physics, or Mathematics. The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the research activity of the Department leading to interaction with academic staff across several areas of the subject, to supervise research students and actively to seek external funds to support their research. The Department assists new academic staff as much as possible to establish their research in Cambridge. We will also shortly be advertising a chair in quantitative Earth Sciences. Please contact the Administrator (ab78 at esc.cam.ac.uk) for further particulars and information about current research in the Department. The appointments will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Lecturers (?36,862 to ?46,696 a year) and will be for a probationary period of five years with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance. To apply, please submit electronic files of (a) a full curriculum vitae, (b) list of publications, (c) 1000 word statement of research interests and intended research direction, and of teaching experience, (d) name, address, telephone number and email of three referees, to reach the Administrator (admin at esc.cam.ac.uk) no later than Monday 2 April, 2012. Candidates are also requested to ask their referees to write direct to the Administrator (admin at esc.cam.ac.uk) by Monday 2 April, 2012. Interviews will be held in the period 1 May to 4 May 2012. See also our website http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk Department of Earth Sciences, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ, UK. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Wed Feb 15 14:39:51 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:39:51 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] msmiller@usc.edu Message-ID: Forwarded on behalf of: Meghan Miller USC msmiller at usc.edu February 15, 2012 Dear colleagues and friends, 1ST LABPAX PROJECT WORKSHOP MEETING IN MT. ST. ODILE ON 20th ? 23rd May 2012 1st Circular As discussed during the EGU LABPAX splinter meeting in Vienna, we have decided to have a first LABPAX workshop in 2012. After the start of the LABPAX project in late 2010 and a successful LABPAX session at the EGU 2011 in April, we feel that it is now time to have a workshop dedicated to a particular subject of the LABPAX agenda. It was decided during the EGU in Vienna that in our first workshop we will concentrate on different seismic observations of the LAB and the problems related to each particular ?set of observations? (inconsistencies in the observations, assumptions in the methods, etc.), and particularly on how to get a better handle on the ?quality? of the observations and the subsequent interpretations. We look forward to working closely with you all on this subject in the upcoming workshop. To confirm your attendance, please, complete the attached REGISTRATION FORM and e-mail this to Uli Achauer at Ulrich.achauer at unistra.fr by March 1st 2012. Our first LABPAX workshop will be held at the monastery of Mt. St. Odile in the Vosges mountains, approx. 30km southwest of Strasbourg from 20th-23rd of May 2012. Further information about the monastery can be found at: http://www.mont-sainte-odile.com We aim to bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers interested in the problems of the LAB depth estimates based on various seismic (only? if interdisciplinary) methods and on how we can get a better ?handle? on the quality and errors of each set of observations. A number of key presentations will update attendees on the current state of affairs concerning the LAB depth paradox. Additional oral/poster presentations by the workshop participants will be welcome as well as crucial for the deep understanding of the problem. A considerable amount of time will be used for the discussion on different methods, physical parameters related to this first order upper mantle discontinuity, the quality aspects of the inferences and on the creation of a global data base of the LAB depth results. We have included some logistical information below which we hope you will find useful. ARRIVAL: SUNDAY, 20TH MAY 2012 1. How to get to Mt. St. Odile? It is roughly 30 km southward from Strasbourg Airport to Mt. St. Odile and 40 km from the centre of Strasbourg. If you are arriving by plane to Strasbourg Airport: We suggest that you take a taxi from the airport directly to Mt. St. Odile. This should cost approx. 40 Euros and take about 20minutes. If you are arriving by train to Strasbourg Railway Station: We can arrange a minibus from EOST in the centre of Strasbourg to take a group of people to Mt. St. Odile. If you require transport please contact Uli Achauer directly (Ulrich.achauer at unistra.fr) to make arrangements. 2. When should I aim to arrive by? Ice-breaker Reception: 5-6.30 pm, for participants to get acquainted, followed by dinner at 7 pm. MONDAY 21ST - TUESDAY 22ND MAY 2012 The main LABPAX workshop will be held on the Monday and Tuesday. There will be a small number of keynote lectures, followed by some shorter, more informal, presentations and extended discussion sessions. We will have a room to display posters and we encourage all workshop participants to bring a poster with them to provide an informal focus for discussion of their research. We envisage having a 1-2 hour poster session each day. DEPARTURE: WEDNESDAY, 23RD MAY 2012 We propose to have a short ?wrap-up? session (9-12 am) on the morning of Wednesday23rd May followed by an early lunch. You should make your travel arrangements accordingly. We will arrange group transport to Strasbourg Airport or Railway Station for those who need it (please let us know on the attached form). LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS Hostellerie du Mont Sainte-Odile 67530 OTTROTT, Alsace, France T?l: 03 88 95 80 53 - Fax: 03 88 95 82 96 COSTS We will try to provide all accommodation and meals. This will however depend on the financial situation of the University and a possible co-financing from there. In addition, there is a small conference registration fee of xxx? which has to be paid upon arrival. Unfortunately we cannot pay travel costs as our budget is very limited. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 1st 2012. For details see REGISTRATION FORM We look forward to meeting you in Mt. St. Odile. Regards, Jarka and Uli -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Fri Feb 24 09:05:58 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:05:58 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] IRIS International Seismology Message-ID: <6D5F3596-47EF-4B3A-99B9-939CDC672C1D@iris.washington.edu> Forwarded on behalf of: Susan Beck University of Arizona slbeck at email.arizona.edu Dear IRIS members, IRIS is a truly international organization that has a long record of successfully promoting global and international seismology. To build on this, the International Development Seismology committee (IDSC) has the charge of developing partnerships and collaborations that build infrastructure and human capacity in low- and middle-income countries for seismological and related research, education and training, and hazard mitigation. The IDSC has made great strides in leveraging IRIS resources, building relationships, and obtaining outside funding to host international workshops and summer institutes for education and training. You can find more information about IDS at http://www.iris.edu/hq/about_iris/governance/ds. As the IRIS International Development Seismology initiative moves forward, we are developing a long-term strategic plan that includes funding strategies and mechanisms to ensure that IDS efforts are aligned with the Consortium?s goals and integrated with IRIS programmatic activities. As part of this process, a two-day retreat will be held April 3 and 4, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. Your input to this planning process is welcome. Please send your ideas and suggestions, to me (slbeck at email.arizona.edu) and Olga Cabello (olga.cabello at iris.edu). If you are interested in participating in the retreat, please include a description of how your personal experience in international projects would contribute to the planning process and submit this for consideration by March 3. Limited funds may be available to support travel expenses. We will also have an IDS SIG (Special Interest Group) meeting at the 2012 IRIS workshop in Boise, Idaho, where we hope to gather additional community input. Please email us your thoughts and ideas about the IDS. We look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Susan Beck IRIS IDSC, Chair -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie at seismosoc.org Fri Feb 24 14:53:37 2012 From: katie at seismosoc.org (Katie Kadas) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:53:37 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] Bulk mail submission: ESC/SSA Student Travel Grant Opportunity Message-ID: <73c874e3a6621382542ee2bdc8bdc974.squirrel@mail.seismosoc.org> Please include in IRIS Bulkmail: European Seismic Commission (ESC)/Seismological Society America (SSA) Student Travel Grant Opportunity The 2012 ESC/SSA Travel Grant is application is open to any SSA Student member in the Americas traveling to Moscow to present a work (in either a poster or oral session) at the 33rd ESC General Assembly (19-24 August 2012). The grant includes registration-fee waiver and a maximum amount of $1500 USD that will partially cover travel and accommodation expenses. All applicants must meet the minimum criteria to be considered. Applicants must be current SSA Student members, and also be traveling to the ESC - Moscow meeting from anywhere in the Americas. Applicants will be notified of their award status one week before the deadline for abstract submission. ESC/SSA Travel Grant Application DEADLINE: 20 March 2012 To apply for the ESC/SSA Travel Grant, please download the application form [Microsoft Word Doc file; 34 KB] at www.esc2012-moscow.org. Complete the form and email it to esc2012 at onlinereg.ru with the subject "ESC/SSA Travel Grant Application." The application should provide reasons why you are a good candidate for the award. Include in the application the abstract that you will be submitting for presentation if you obtain the award. For more information, visit the SSA Website (http://www.seismosoc.org/news/newsitem.php?id=i20120210999) or the ESC Website (www.esc2012-moscow.org). Thank you! Regards, Katie Kadas Membership Coordinator Seismological Society of America 510.559.1783 (p) 510.525.7204 (f) membership at seismosoc.org "Don't wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations." - Charles Richter From rallen at berkeley.edu Mon Feb 27 15:58:26 2012 From: rallen at berkeley.edu (Richard Allen) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:58:26 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] UC Berkeley - Researcher Position Message-ID: UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory Fulltime Researcher Position The Berkeley Seismological Laboratory is searching for a fulltime researcher to join the earthquake early warning group lead by Prof Richard Allen. The successful candidate will be an experienced researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas: the physics of earthquakes; the analysis of seismic and/or geodetic data streams; earthquake source modeling/imaging techniques. A PhD in geophysics is required, and several years of postdoctoral experience is preferable. It is anticipated that the hire will be at the Assistant Researcher level. This is a career position funded by research grants. Funding is in place for the first three years, but it is anticipated that funding will be available beyond that time. The primary focus of the position is fundamental research into earthquake source processes. However, the researcher will be expected to participate in proposal writing activities, in the management of the overall earthquake early warning project, and in outreach to potential users of earthquake early warning and other earthquake information products. Applicants should submit a full CV and a cover letter detailing their research interests, their research plans, and how they fit into the broader goals of developing robust earthquake early warning systems. The letter should also include possible start dates and any other pertinent details. The application materials should be emailed to applications at seismo.berkeley.edu. Deadline for submitting applications is March 28, 2012. The position is available immediately. If there are questions about the position or the application process please send them to rallen at berkeley.edu. This position, and other available positions, are listed at http://seismo.berkeley.edu/seismo.positions.html From webmaster at iris.washington.edu Tue Feb 28 09:21:27 2012 From: webmaster at iris.washington.edu (IRIS Webmaster) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:21:27 -0800 Subject: [iris-bulk] [Job] Programmer, Seismic Data Center Message-ID: Forwarded on behalf of: Gabe Plank Nevada Seismological Lab, UNR gabe at seismo.unr.edu Closing date: 3/27/12 To apply: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/10447 The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) seeks a full-time programmer for its data center at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). This is an administrative faculty position that includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous leave policy and tuition benefits for self and family. The position is a unique opportunity for a programmer, who is interested in the sciences, to take part in university-level research, and to acquire a broad range of practical computing skills. NSL is a research organization within the College of Science at UNR. NSL operates the Nevada Seismic Network, and carries responsibility for 24/7 monitoring of seismicity within Nevada and eastern California. NSL maintains data center facilities not only for the seismic network, but also for a number of academic, governmental, and industrial institutions. NSL's software systems support a wide range of capabilities, including acquisition of seismic and other environmental data, earthquake notification to federal and state agencies, scientific analyses, systems control and monitoring, data storage, and the distribution of information to a wide variety of users. The programmer's primary responsibility will be to organize and maintain geophysical data within a relational database environment. This will include developing, maintaining, and improving software systems critical to the collection and archival of large geophysical data sets. Secondly, the programmer will maintain systems for distributing, analyzing, and utilizing geophysical data. This will include maintaining the NSL website and back-end software that generates web content, maps, and other visualization products. Finally, the programmer will support the link between the data environment and the needs of research teams. This will include cooperative project development alongside other programmers, systems analysts, seismic network technical personnel, research scientists, students, and administrators. The successful applicant will be expected to establish proficiency with the configuration and maintenance of servers, storage arrays, and operating systems (Linux and OSX) that are critical to NSL?s data management systems. NSL employs a complex integration of data collection, processing, and communications systems, and is a continually evolving IT environment. The position provides ample opportunities to learn about system administration, seismology, seismic instrumentation, and communications networks; and to be involved in various research efforts. Yearly performance reviews are conducted along University guidelines, and are used in evaluating advancements. Requirements for this position are a (1) a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution and two years of relevant work experience, OR (2) a Master?s degree from an accredited institution and one year of relevant work experience. Preferred qualifications include (1) proficiency in C/C++ and either PERL or Python, (2) experience with database programming, (3) ability to program within a Unix operating environment, (4) knowledge of PHP or Java, and html, and (5) programming experience in the earth sciences or real time data environment. Attention will be given to applicants who can demonstrate significant personal initiative. Salary 50K-60K depending on experience. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: