************************************************************************************
Research position in volcanology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, USA
From: "Lee Siebert" <SIEBERTL@xxxxxx>
************************************************************************************
We would welcome applications for a research position in volcanology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. The announcement will remain open from July 6 to August 17.
Research Geologist. The Department of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution invites applications for an entry-level research position in volcanology. The successful applicant will also work with the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program, which documents and researches activity of the world's volcanoes toward development of space/time understandings of global activity. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent, with subsequent experience in volcanology focusing primarily on physical volcanology, as demonstrated by publications with high impact in the peer-reviewed literature. The person selected will have had experience working on volcanoes, using field and laboratory or data analysis techniques, ideally also with experience in utilizing large data sets placing volcanoes in regional and global context. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in museum activities, such as exhibits programs, educational outreach activities, and to be involved with professional associations and other organizations within the scientific community. Additional information about the department (including our lab facilities) can be found at (http://mineralsciences.si.edu/) and about the Global Volcanism Program at (http://volcano.si.edu/). This is a full-time, term appointment with full Government benefits, with potential for conversion to permanent subject to review at the end of 4 years; GS-1350-12; US citizenship required. The museum's authorized salary range for this position at this time is $74,872-$77,368 per annum, depending on experience. For complete requirements and application procedures go to http://www.sihr.si.edu/ and refer to Announcement #09A-RM-295132-DEU-NMNH or contact Raquel Manso, 202-633-6388, mansor@xxxxxx. The announcement opens July 6, 2010. Applications must be received by August 17, 2010 and must reference the announcement number. All applications will be notified by email when their application is received. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Global Volcanism Program
============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
