******************************************************* From: Richard Robertson <richie_robertson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************* THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST. AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES SEISMIC RESEARCH UNIT Applications are invited for the post of COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/IT SPECIALIST Applications are invited for a highly motivated computer programmer to join a team of developers at the Seismic Research Unit, UWI engaged in the development of a real-time data acquisition and processing system for the detection and reporting of geologic events such as earthquakes, volcanic and tsunamis. The applicant should be experienced in a range of computer technologies and possess good communication skills. JOB DESCRIPTION • Assist in set up and development of seismic data-acquisition system. • Integrate new and legacy seismic data processing software. • Develop and implement automation of procedures for seismic, GPS and other data. • Develop a data storage and retrieval system to archive seismic data and other data. • Other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • A first degree with major in Mathematics and/or Computer Sciences. A postgraduate degree in Computer Science would be an asset. EXPERIENCE • Scripting using Perl or similar language. • Web development. • Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems, including Windows 98, 2000 and XP. • Experience with Unix or Linux Operating Systems. • Experience in Computer Networking. • Experience in design of database programming in, for example, SQL. MySQL or Oracle. • Proficiency in C/C++ and Java programming languages. • Familiarity with seismic software packages, for instance Earthworm and Seisan, would be an advantage. Detailed applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full particulars of qualifications, experience, date of birth, nationality, marital status and the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organisation) must be indicated. Further particulars of the post and application forms can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu. Persons interested in this post are strongly advised to visit our website at http://www.uwiseismic.com to learn more about the seismic and volcanic activity in the Lesser Antilles and the operations of the Unit. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under Confidential cover directly to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: OCTOBER 17, 2007 Please pass this information to any who may be interested beyond the Volcano-listserv community. Richard Robertson mailto:richie_robertson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Head, Seismic Research Unit, The University of the West Indies ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
