[OBSIPtec] Marine Seismic PhD, Postdoc, Employment, and Cruise Opportunities
Kasey Aderhold
kasey at iris.edu
Thu Jan 31 15:02:52 PST 2019
*High-Res Patagonia Lacustrine Seismic Cruise: Call for Participation
(via M. Beatrice ***Magnani *<mmagnani at mail.smu.edu>)*
Call for Participation: High-Res Patagonia Lacustrine Seismic Cruise
(May 2019)
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2019
Cruise dates: May 1-31, 2019 (flexibility of ±5 days on either end
required)
PI: M. Beatrice Magnani
Science Party: up to 5
Applications are being solicited to participate in the Argentinian
Patagonia lacustrine cruise, part of the multidisciplinary GUANACO
Project that will acquire ~500 km of high-resolution seismic
reflection data in the proglacial region of Lago Argentino, located
in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Argentina. The data collected
during the cruise will image the glacial history of the region,
which today is experiencing very rapid vertical uplift (~4 cm/yr at
peak) due to glacial isostatic adjustment, and provide key
observational constraints on glacier fluctuations, bedrock erosion
and sediment transport.
Science party responsibilities will include daily 8-hour watches to
assist in deployment and recovery of the streamer, airgun and chirp
equipment, collect, process and archive multi- and single-channel
seismic reflection data, as well as crewing on board seismic
instrumentation. Cruise activities will include reading and
discussion of papers pertinent to the science goals of the
experiment. We will maintain a project blog throughout the cruise
and participants will be encouraged to contribute.
Applications from graduate students and early-career scientists are
encouraged. Applicants need to have experience with seismic
reflection data collection, either marine or land. Funds for travel
to/from Patagonia will be provided for US-based researchers.
To apply, please assemble an application package (2-page CV and
1-page statement of interest and experience) and submit it
electronically to M. Beatrice Magnani (mmagnani at smu.edu) no later
than February 15, 2019. Applications from graduate students and
post-docs require a letter of support from the graduate advisor or
supervisor.
*PacificArray OBS Recovery Cruise (May-June 2019): ***Call for
Participation *(via James Gaherty <gaherty at LDEO.columbia.edu>)*
Application Deadline: Feb 11, 2019
Cruise dates: May 6 – June 7, 2019 (flexibility of ±5 days required)
PIs: Jim Gaherty, Zach Eilon, Don Forsyth, Göran Ekström
Science Party: up to 6
We are soliciting apply-to-sail participants for the RV Kilo Moana
ocean-bottom seismograph (OBS) recovery cruise, part of the
international PacificArray initiative to install OBS arrays across
the Pacific plate. We will recover 30 broadband OBS deployed in
spring 2018 in a region approximately 500 km NE of the Marquesas
Islands in the central Pacific, notable for unexplained gravity
lineations that hint at small-scale sub-lithospheric convection.
More information about this project can be found online:
(https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1658491&HistoricalAwards=false).
Science party responsibilities will include rotating 8-hour watches
to assist in recovery of the 30 OBS, collect and archive multi-beam
bathymetry and side-scan data, as well as crewing on board
oceanographic instrumentation. Cruise activities will include
reading and discussion of papers pertinent to the science goals of
the experiment. The project blog from the deployment cruise
provides a perspective on these activities:
(https://pacificorca.wordpress.com/)
Selected applicants will contribute to collecting the open-access
data that will be provided to the scientific community for use in
addressing a wide spectrum of Earth Science research targets, from
marine geophysics to global seismology. Applications from students
and early-career scientists are particularly encouraged. Applicants
do not need to have experience with the type of data collection they
will participate in; we hope that wide community participation in
these field campaigns will provide opportunities for scientists to
gain familiarity with a variety of data-collection techniques. Funds
for travel to/from port (Honolulu, HI) will be provided for US-based
researchers.
To apply, please assemble an application package (2-page CV and
1-page statement of interest and experience) and submit it
electronically to James Gaherty (gaherty at LDEO.columbia.edu) no later
than February 11, 2019. Applications from graduate students and
post-docs require a letter of support from the graduate advisor or
supervisor.
*PhD Opportunity in Wellington, New Zealand (via Yoshihiro Kaneko
<y.kaneko at gns.cri.nz>)*
Institution: GNS Science
Open Until: 2019-02-28
We seek a highly motivated student for a 3-year PhD scholarship on
numerical simulations of slow slip and earthquakes in the Hikurangi
subduction margin. This project aims to use numerical simulations of
seismic and aseismic fault slip and seismic wave propagation,
combined with newly acquired on-shore and off-shore data, to
understand the mechanisms controlling complex megathrust slip
behaviour at the Hikurangi subduction plate boundary in New Zealand.
The student project will include extensive numerical modelling and
interpreting observations and model results.
The student will be expected to enrol as a PhD student at Victoria
University of Wellington (VUW) and will be supervised by Yoshi
Kaneko at GNS Science and Prof. Martha Savage at VUW. GNS Science is
a government-owned institution undertaking research in the Earth
Sciences and related disciplines. VUW was ranked first in New
Zealand for research excellence and was also ranked first in New
Zealand in Earth Sciences. Information on the department is
available here (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sgees). The GNS-VUW
collaboration was recently ranked 9th in the world by the
prestigious journal Nature:
https://www.victoria.ac.nz/science/about/news/victoria-gns-science-collaboration-ranked-9th-worldwide-in-nature-index-2017
Prospective candidates must have a strong background in geophysics,
physics, engineering, or a related discipline, be proficient in one
or more scientific programming languages (Matlab, Python, Fortran,
etc.), and have completed (or is expected to complete) a Master’s or
equivalent degree by the start of the PhD programme. Full details of
Victoria University’s eligibility criteria are available from the
Faculty of Graduate Research website and http://www.vuw.ac.nz/fgr. A
generous scholarship will be provided.
Applications including an up-to-date curriculum vitae and evidence
of previous study should be submitted via the Faculty of Graduate
Research website (http://www.vuw.ac.nz/fgr) by 28 February, 2019.
The start date is flexible but will be no later than 1 July 2019.
Please direct all questions to:
Dr Yoshi Kaneko
GNS Science
1 Fairway Drive, Lower Hutt, 5011, New Zealand
y.kaneko at gns.cri.nz
*PhD and Postdoc positions at Geoazur/University Cote d'Azur (via
Anthony Sladen <sladen at geoazur.unice.fr>)*
Within the framework of the SEAFOOD project (Seafloor Fiber Optic
Observatory for Distributed measurements), funded by the French
National Research Agency (ANR), we are seeking to appoint a
Postdoctoral Researcher and a PhD student in the field of acoustics
and/or seismology to work on marine applications of the cutting-edge
technique of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), a new instrumental
approach which has already demonstrated its large potential for the
monitoring of a variety of processes in land.
DAS exploits the great sensitivity of optical fibers to acoustic
perturbations to turn standard telecom cables into high density
seismic arrays. The technology has been around for at least a decade
and exploited in the oil and gas industry, yet there has been only a
limited number of applications in Earth science. The aim of the
project will be to develop its potential to provide new observations
on the seafloor that advance our understanding of Earth-related
processes. The exploitation of the DAS records, equivalent to an
array of thousands of sensors, will require the development of
techniques for the identification and the reliable extraction of
relevant signals.
You will join a dynamic group of scientists working on the approach
with various applications such as seismology, marine geophysics,
optics, crustal mechanics, and sedimentology.
The successful candidates are expected to have experience in signal
processing and programming, to have good written and oral
communication skills in English, and a result-oriented proactive
attitude for publishing scientific results in top refereed journals.
Knowledge of machine learning techniques will be considered a strong
plus.
Postdoc details and application procedure
* Candidate proposal will be examined until position is filled.
The position can open as early as April 1st, 2019, and early
start will be strongly appreciated.
* The salary will be paid in accordance with the France CNRS
criteria, and net income will be in the range of
2000-2800€/month depending on experience,
* Duration will be 12 to 18 months, depending on experience and
start of the position, with options for extension,
* Proposal must be sent by e-mail to
anthony.sladen<at>geoazur.unice.fr with e-mail subject "SEAFOOD
Postdoc position". The proposal must contain: 1/ a motivation
letter with proposed position starting date, 2/ a vitae,
including at least 2 references with name, address, e-mail and
professional relation, 3/ a brief description of your research
activities, including the list of scientific publications and
communications.
PhD details and application procedure
* Applications will be examined until May 15, 2019 for a start of
the position October 1st, 2019,
* The net salary will be in about 1400€/month for a contract of 3
years (36 months),
* Proposal must be sent by e-mail to
anthony.sladen<at>geoazur.unice.fr with e-mail subject "SEAFOOD
PhD position". The proposal must contain: 1/ a motivation letter
with proposed position starting date, 2/ a vitae, including at
least 2 references with name, address, e-mail and professional
relation.
Additional information
Geoazur is a large academic research unit focused on Earth
science and located in Sophia-Antipolis, a leading European
technology park, just outside the city of Nice. Geoazur is part
of the University Côte d'Azur (UCA) and Observatory Côte d'Azur
(OCA).
References on the topic
Jousset, P., Reinsch, T., Ryberg, T., Blanck, H., Clarke, A.,
Aghayev, R., ... & Krawczyk, C. M. (2018). Dynamic strain
determination using fibre-optic cables allows imaging of
seismological and structural features. Nature communications,
9(1), 2509.
Lindsey, N. J., Martin, E. R., Dreger, D. S., Freifeld, B.,
Cole, S., James, S. R., ... & Ajo‐Franklin, J. B. (2017).
Fiber‐Optic Network Observations of Earthquake Wavefields.
Geophysical Research Letters, 44(23), 11-792.
*Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center Lab Manager AND Data
Specialist (via John Collins <jcollins at whoi.edu>)*
Institution: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Open Until: 2019-06-30
The newly formed Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center (OBSIC)
at WHOI provides seafloor seismographs and at-sea technical support
to the U.S. academic community in order to advance knowledge about
Earth structure and dynamic processes, such as earthquakes and
volcanism. The center replaces the Ocean Bottom Seismograph
Instrument Pool, which NSF created in 1999 and that included WHOI
and two other institutions. OBSIC has openings for two full-time
positions: Laboratory Manager and Data Specialist. The scope of
either of these positions may vary depending on the qualifications
of the new hires, but the minimum responsibilities will include
those described below.
The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for maintaining the OBSIC
lab in a high state of operational readiness, the coordination and
planning of sea-going experiments, budget management, and work
scheduling. He/she will be responsible for the surge training
program of non-OBSIC technicians and management of the trained surge
personnel pool. The Laboratory Manager will modernize the lab’s
inventory and maintenance systems and databases. She/he will attend
biannual meetings of the OBSIC Oversight Committee, UNOLS
ship-scheduling meetings, and participate in community outreach
activities. The Laboratory Manager will have a graduate degree in
Engineering or Geophysics and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
He/she will sail on occasional OBSIC cruises.
Apply here:
https://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/p/pJobDetails.aspx?mid=YWWY&sid=BWDY&jid=GTCXGTWCXU&a=Ya5kVOjNOCU%253d
The Data Specialist will be responsible for archiving all data
acquired through OBSIC at the IRIS Data Management Center. He/she
will carry out quality-assessment of both field data and test data
generated in-house. Data-quality assessment tasks include both
in-house analysis and review of MUSTANG data quality control metrics
generated at the IRIS DMC. These and other QA/QC products will
inform OBSIC operational decisions and provide the OBSIC Oversight
Committee with an independent assessment of performance. The Data
Specialist will be responsible for analysis of sensor calibration
measurements, and will maintain up-to-date calibration information
for all OBSIC instrumentation. She/he will be the point person for
all data-related queries from the OBS community. The Data Specialist
will have a graduate degree in Geophysics and a minimum of 5 years
of experience. He/she will sail on occasional OBSIC cruises.
Apply here:
https://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/p/pJobDetails.aspx?mid=YWWY&sid=BWDY&jid=GTCXGTWCXGT&a=Ya5kVOjNOCU%253d
For additional information, feel free to contact John Collins:
jcollins at WHOI dot edu
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