******************************************************* From: Russ Evans <jre@xxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************* BGS is seeking a resident volcano-seismologist to work at the MVO for about six months up to the end of March next year. The formal announcement is appended; further details and application forms will be available from the BGS and MVO websites (http://www.bgs.ac.uk/vacancies and http://www.mvo.ms) shortly; and the BGS project manager (Bill McCourt mailto:wjmc@xxxxxxxxx) will be happy to answer additional questions. Please pass this information to any who may be interested beyond the Volcano-listserv community. Russ Evans mailto:jre@xxxxxxxxx Head, Geophysics, Marine Geology & Remote Sensing British Geological Survey ---------- Senior Volcano Seismologist, MVO, Montserrat West Indies The British Geological Survey (BGS) working in conjunction with the Government of Montserrat (GoM) at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is responsible for providing a team of scientists to monitor the activity of the Soufrière Hills Volcano (SHV). In line with the terms of its contract with the GoM, BGS intends to recruit an experienced volcano-seismologist to work at the MVO. As the volcano-seismologist at the MVO, you will work as a member of the BGS monitoring team under the management of the MVO Director. You will lead the team responsible for monitoring and interpreting the seismicity and seismic activity of the SHV, reporting the team's findings in a timely manner to the MVO Director and through the Director to the relevant authorities on Montserrat and in the UK. You will have a good degree in an earth science or relevant physical science subject, and are likely to hold a postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or PhD in seismology or volcanology. You will be able to demonstrate previous involvement and experience in an active volcano monitoring programme. Knowledge of remote sensing applications, computer programming and software development and other aspects of volcano monitoring would be highly beneficial. Salary is likely to be in the range UK£29,360 per annum to UK£34,630 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. The post is tied to the current BGS contract with the Government of Montserrat, which concludes at the end of March 2008. The position is therefore offered on a short-term basis to conclude on 31 March 2008. It is locally based, residential on Montserrat and is non-mobile. Fluency in English is essential. Applications from candidates with a background in Montserrat or the Caribbean region are especially welcome. Further information can be obtained from the MVO project manager, Dr Bill McCourt (mailto:wjmc@xxxxxxxxx). Completed application forms should be returned to Personnel (Recruitment) British Geological Survey, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG, Fax +44 115 9363537, Email bgspers@xxxxxxxxx as soon as possible. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
