<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">SEISMOLOGIST
/ ANALYST<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">The
International Seismological Centre (ISC) is planning to fill a full-time position
of<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> Seismologist / Analyst</b> from Aug
1, 2009. Initially this post is for 2 years with a 6 month probation period and
the possibility of extension. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The
ISC values its experienced personnel and always happy to retain qualified and
dedicated staff. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">The successful
candidate will be expected to continue on a daily basis with one of the most
important ISC duties – analysing the contents of the ISC Bulletin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fulfilling these duties would involve review
of automatic hypocentre solutions, reported source parameters and station picks
for approximately 40,000 earthquakes and explosions per year recorded by a
network of more than 4,000 seismic stations worldwide. Occasional communication
with seismologists from about 120 institutions contributing data to the ISC is
also part of the job. This is clearly <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">not
a research position</b> although occasionally the ISC analysts are involved in
investigating ways to improve the ISC operations and services to global
seismological community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">A suitable
candidate should have</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
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Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a degree in Geophysics or
related fields</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">experience in regional and
global observational seismology, including waveform analysis</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
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Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">dedicated meticulous attitude
to data</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
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Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">working knowledge of English and
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
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Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">the ability to work as part of
a friendly international team</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">Familiarity with
LINUX and knowledge of other widely spoken languages would be an advantage. A
successful candidate will be given appropriate training and guidance that often
lasts in excess of 6 months.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">The starting salary
will be approximately £25K per annum, consistent with UK Academic scales, with
6 weeks paid holiday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Overseas employees
will be provided with assistance in initial travelling, establishing accommodation
and obtaining a UK Work Permit (Certificate of Sponsorship) if required.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">To apply, please
send your CV with an accent on the above requirements and the names and e-mail addresses
of two referees to the ISC Administration Officer, Mrs Maureen Aspinwall, at <a href="mailto:admin@isc.ac.uk">admin@isc.ac.uk</a> before June 8, 2009.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><br></p>
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