************************************************************* From: Jacob Lowenstern <jlwnstrn@xxxxxxxx> ************************************************************* Please forward the following advertisement to anyone who might be interested. Deadline is August 7. Volcano Seismologist/U.S. Geological Survey (Announcement WR-2008-0410). The USGS Volcano Hazards Team seeks a seismologist to work with its Long Valley and Yellowstone Volcano Observatories, working out of the Menlo Park (CA) Science Center. The successful candidate will monitor volcanic seismicity, conduct research in volcanic and seismic processes, and develop new techniques for understanding volcanic seismicity in regions of tectonic complexity. Investigations are focused on Long Valley caldera, the Mono-Inyo system, Yellowstone caldera, and northern California Cascade volcanoes. The research may involve deployment of temporary seismic networks, seismic tomography, stress tensor inversion to interpret earthquake source mechanisms or analysis of shear-wave splitting to identify structure of the crust and mantle. In addition, the successful candidate will participate regularly in multi-organization planning for emergency response. Qualifications are listed at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS1300/1313.HTM and include experience in seismology and seismic monitoring, authorship of scientific publications, and contributions that have advanced the field of volcano and/or earthquake seismology. Completion of a Ph.D. is desirable. Fieldwork and meetings may normally require 4-6 weeks of travel per year. Though the appointment is initially made for 24 months, it can be extended noncompetitively up to a 4 year limit. This is a Federal Civil Service position with full benefits. Starting salary is either $76,482 or $90,949 depending on qualifications. Applicants must apply online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov to be considered. After entering a resume, further application information plus a questionnaire of knowledge, skills and abilities can be found under USGS announcement number WR-2008-0410. Complete applications must be received online via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight EDT on the closing date. All applicants MUST submit a complete online resume. Requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship, please request assistance PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Additional questions may be referred to David Hill (hill@xxxxxxxx) at 650-329-4795, Rose Wheeler at 650-329-5497 or Margaret Mangan (mmangan@xxxxxxxx) at 650-329-5738. Closing date for application is August 7, 2008. Applicants must be United States citizens. The USGS is an equal opportunity employer. ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
