Month: April 2015

Seismic reflection data/interpretation specialist – UC Santa Cruz, Earth and Planetary Sciences Dept

The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department at the University of California Santa Cruz is seeking a seismic reflection data/interpretation specialist to join the Crustal Imaging Laboratory for a 3-year term period. Selected candidate will be responsible for subsurface data acquisition, processing and interpretation of 2D and 3D multi-channel seismic data using academic and industry software packages, including packages such as Seismic Unix, SIOSEIS, OpendTect and IHS Kingdom software packages. Also required is acquisition, processing and interpretation of multibeam bathymetry, and well data to generate geological and predictive models in a carbonate geologic setting. The selected candidate will also be involved in report writing and publishing research results.

RANK: Assistant Specialist 1 – Associate Specialist 2

SALARY: $42,144 to $60,000/yr, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. in Geophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Earth Sciences, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or other related technical degree. Must have at least 2 years of professional experience working with seismic reflection data outside of education. Applicant must have experience with 2D and 3D multi-channel seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation using academic and industry software packages, including packages such as Seismic Unix, SIOSEIS, OpendTect and IHS Kingdom software packages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with well-log seismic integration and advanced seismic attribute calculations are preferred. High level of computer proficiency, including experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting is highly desirable. Please document your proficiency with math and your problem-solving skills. Presentations at research conferences is very desirable as well.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2015

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment, a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon availability of funding.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application that addresses how you meet the basic qualifications, curriculum vitae, at least three examples of attribute analyses and processing scripts, and three reference letters. A research statement and copies of up to five publications are optional but desirable. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00264 Refer to Position #JPF00264-15T in all correspondence

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/15/2015.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300.

Project Associate – Ocean Bottom Seismograph Instrument Pool and Instrumentation Services, Washington, DC

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS, www.iris.edu) is a university research consortium dedicated to refining the understanding of the Earth through the collection and distribution of seismographic data. IRIS programs, funded by the National Science Foundation, contribute to scholarly research, education, earthquake hazard mitigation, and the verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Part of this mission includes management of the Ocean Bottom Seismograph Instrument Pool (OBSIP), facilitating the collection of high-quality marine seismological data. We seek a Project Associate to work predominantly on key tasks related to the OBSIP program and participate in the activities of other IRIS Instrumentation Services programs, such as the USArray Transportable Array.

The Project Associate will work closely with the OBSIP Program Manager to perform quality assurance for all OBSIP data, develop and utilize software tools, document OBSIP data analyses, and maintain the schedule for OBSIP facility operations. This position will also work with the Director of Instrumentation Services and other IRIS managers to collect and assemble technical data for reporting, presentations, and related project management tasks. Other potential tasks include working with seismological data and software tools for special studies, presenting project data, and preparing and editing content for IRIS web pages. The Project Associate will routinely interact with OBSIP instrument operators and scientists within the IRIS community. There is the expectation to attend and participate in regular workshops and scientific conferences. This job provides a unique opportunity to utilize scientific skills while participating in activities related to the management of large-scale seismological infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of knowledge, training, and/or experience in: seismology, the Unix environment, seismological software/tools, web authoring and office software, and scientific/technical writing and presentations. A graduate degree in geophysics/seismology, or equivalent experience, and strong communication and problem solving skills are required. Experience with OBS data and data corrections, relationship databases, and database management systems are plusses. The candidate must be able to work effectively and collegially with the IRIS Instrumentation Services team, instrument operators, and the broader earth science research community.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a resume highlighting pertinent work experience, and the contact information (name, phone number, and email) for at least two references. To apply, these should be sent electronically to hr@iris.edu with the subject line “OBSIP Project Associate”. The position is available immediately, and applications will be reviewed starting on April 30. More information is available here:

http://www.iris.edu/hq/employment/job/project_associate_obsip

PhD and Postdoc opportunities announcement

Clermont-Ferrand Centre for Volcano Research

Seeking world-class PhD students, post-doctoral research fellows and technical engineers in the field of volcanic and magmatic systems.

The ClerVolc consortium involves six laboratories of Blaise Pascal University in Clermont-Ferrand, France (Collaboratrices of Earth Science ‘Magmas et Volcans’, Particle Physics, Physical Meteorology, Social and Cognitive Psychology, Mathematics, Computer Science), the Observatoire de Physique du Globe at Clermont-Ferrand, and the French Geological Survey (BRGM). The consortium, which is led by P. Schiano director, T. Druitt scientific coordinator, has received funding for a collaborative research programme from the French government ‘Laboratories of Excellence’ initiative. The programme addresses fundamental questions in the field of magma generation, volcano dynamics, volcanic hazards and volcanic risk.

We are seeking candidates for five projects, to start in October of 2015. The projects are at post-doctoral (PDoc) and doctoral (PhD) levels. Postdoctoral projects are divided into those with that are strongly research-oriented (PDocRes), and those with important components of technical development (PDocTech).

Details of the projects, post profiles, salaries, contact addresses, application procedures and deadlines may be found at the following link:

http://clervolc.univ-bpclermont.fr/sites/clervolc.univ-bpclermont.fr/IMG/pdf/Clervolc_ad_information.pdf

In the event of additional enquiries or problems, please contact ClerVolc administration manager Socheata Sean (Socheata.Sean@univ-bpclermont.fr).

Applications will be accepted until the 17 May 2015. Applicants do not need to speak French.

* Technical developments for a muon telescope suitable for imaging an active volcano. C. Carloganu (LPC) and P. Labazuy (LMV). PDocTech.

* Probing the mechanics governing the growth, evolution and eruption of large silicic magma bodies. T. Menand and J.L. Froger (LMV). PDocRes.

* Universal calibration of Raman spectroscopy for the analysis of volatiles in glasses of variable composition. N. Bolfan (LMV). PDocRes.

* Kinetics of magmatic processes: Formation and morphological evolution of phenocryst-hosted melt inclusions. D. Laporte and P. Schiano (LMV). PDocRes.

* Pyroclastic density currents: continuous spectrum or distinct endmembers? O. Roche (LMV), L. Chupin and T. Dubois (LM) PhD.

LMV: Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans; LPC: Laboratory of Particle Physics; LM: Laboratory of Mathematics

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