Researcher Position at East Tennessee State University
From: "Gregg, Christopher Eric" <GREGG@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Warnings System Researcher
We seek a Researcher to fill a position that will contribute significantly to a NOAA funded project aimed at evaluating NOAA Tsunami Warning Center (TWC) products and a proposed TsunamiReady Program Improvement Plan (TRPIP). Key responsibilities will include 1) identifying all NOAA TWC warning products and assisting in their evaluation to measure how well the products take into consideration research findings on warning message content, etc; and 2) assisting with pre- and post-test social science surveys measuring the effectiveness of educational programs linked to the TRPIP.
Applicants must have 1) completed either a Masters degree or PhD by the time the appointment is filled, 2) have research experience with warning systems (NOAA NWS or TWC messages or USGS Volcano messages, for example), and 3) have experience in social science research methodologies and data analysis. Additional experiences and characteristics that will be looked upon favorably include the following:
· longitudinal social science survey research
· focus groups
· qualitative and quantitative data analysis
· GIS
· highly organized and proven record of effective project management
· work with other scientists and emergency management agencies at local, state and national levels
Applicants must be willing to travel substantially, sometimes for 2-3 weeks per trip, to coastal communities in HI, AK, WA, OR, CA, NC, American Samoa or the US Virgin Islands. We seek to fill the position at East Tennessee State University’s Department of Geosciences with a beginning date of January 1, 2011, though the exact starting date is negotiable. ETSU is a large regional university with over 15,000 students, located in Johnson City (http://www.etsu.edu/). The position is a 9 month temporary position and may be renewed twice for a total duration not to exceed 3 years. While we prefer to fill the position at ETSU, strong candidates may be permitted to work remotely from other locations.
For applicants wishing to apply, please complete the application for employment through eJobs (https://jobs.etsu.edu) and send a CV or Resume, a copy of all college or university transcripts and 1- to 2-page statements describing a) how your background fits the needs of the project and b) how the proposed project fits in with your career ambitions. Arrange for all application materials and three letters of reference to be sent digitally to Chris Gregg (gregg@xxxxxxxx) with the subject header: “NOAA Tsunami Social Science.” For more information about this position, please contact Chris Gregg at 423-439-7526 or email him at gregg@xxxxxxxx. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
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