<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Director, Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Professor of Geophysics <br>University of Nevada, Reno <br><br>The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for the position of Director, Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) and Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE). The Director of NSL reports directly to the Director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering within the College of Science, and will have the vision and initiative to enhance an already thriving environment of teaching and innovative research in seismology and geophysics, in areas including the physics of earthquake processes, earthquake hazards, regional tectonics, paleo-earthquake studies, theoretical and applied geophysics, engineering seismology, computational seismology, geodesy, and seismic network applications. <br><br>By leading a diversely talented group of professional researchers, technical and support staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, the NSL Director will have considerable leverage to realize the potential of NSL's mission of reducing earthquake risk, fundamental seismological research, regional earthquake monitoring, and statewide public service. As Professor of Geophysics, the successful candidate will find innovative ways to integrate lessons from leading edge research into the graduate and undergraduate curriculum, and to create new opportunities for research, aimed at making UNR the venue of choice in seismology and geophysics for future students, faculty, and staff. Effectively engaging the media and the public in raising awareness and understanding of earthquake risks and hazards will place the Director in the position to affect state, regional, and national public policy. <br><br>The NSL plays a dual role as a statewide agency and a UNR department, with 19 academic, administrative and classified staff, as well as student and part-time employees, supporting contracts totaling >$10M in current grants, with typically ~$3M/yr in grant-supported research. As manager of the NSL, the Director will successfully oversee grants, contracts and the management of personnel for a diverse portfolio of projects. The NSL is one of the primary regional network operators of the USGS Advanced National Seismic System and is the statewide agency designated to provide earthquake information to the public and to first-responders. The NSL operates a regional network of over 200 real-time seismograph stations that spans Nevada and areas of eastern California, and operates its own statewide data communications system. Moreover, the NSL conducts seismic hazard research and operates the seismic monitoring program for the Department of Energy's Yucca Mountain Project. <br><br>Applications: Tenure will be awarded upon appointment, subject to approval by the Board of Regents. Therefore, candidates must qualify as Professor of Geophysics, and so must have a Ph.D. in seismology, geophysics, or a related field, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, a successful record of leadership and management of innovative research programs, and a history of securing competitive research grants in seismology or geophysics. NSL contracts have involved access to sensitive government facilities; therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required, and the candidate should be able to obtain a DOE clearance. Experience working in an academic setting is preferred. Since the NSL is a focal point of public interest following significant regional earthquakes, effective media skills and public presence are preferred. <br><br>For more information and to apply, visit <a href="http://www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53313">www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53313</a>. Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 2009. The preferred starting date of July 1, 2009 is flexible. EEO/AA women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. <div><br></div><div><br></div></body></html>