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Positions available at Western Mexico Centre for Seismology and Vulcanology
From: "Francisco Núñez Cornú" <pacornu77@xxxxxxxxxxxx>Positions available at Western Mexico Centre for Seismology and Vulcanology
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The
Western Mexico Centre for Seismology and Vulcanology (Centro de Sismologia y
Volcanologia de Occidente, SisVOc) of the Universidad de Guadalajara at Puerto
Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, offers three posdoctoral positions for exploration
geophysics. Successful
candidates must have a Ph.D. in exploration geophysics, preferentially on
seismic, electric, or magnetotelluric methods. Experience on exploration in
geothermal environments is highly recommended. The candidate duties range from
field work, data processing, teaching at graduate level, tutoring of graduate
students, to research activities.
SisVOc is a research center with
special focus on western Mexico. Located in an international touristic beach
destination, SisVOc offers an invaluable opportunity of living and working with
high standards.
Successful candidates are expected
to involve in current projects and programs at the Center:
- Master Degree Program in
Geophysics. The Center offers a M.Sc. Program in geophysics. With about 20
active students and it is expected to grow in the next years. Successful
candidates must get involved in teaching and tutoring graduate students.
- The seismological network of
Jalisco (RESAJ). SisVOc has under construction a permanent seismological
network covering Jalisco region. It is expected that the network will be
completely running by the first half of 2015. It will consist of 35 permanent
seismological stations. Accepted candidates will collaborate in the field work
and data processing of RESAJ.
- SisVOc is a member of the
consortium CEMIE-Geo (Mexican Center for Innovation in Geothermal Energy). It
is expected that the successful candidates work actively in geophysical
exploration, mainly with seismic and magnetotelluric techniques.
- Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes
monitoring. SisVOc has under monitoring Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes in the
states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico. Active collaboration is expected of
candidates for field work, data processing
The positions are available for one
year with an extension to an additional year based on academic performance.
Salary is $ 280,000 Mexican pesos (~$ 22,000 USD) a year.
A knowledge of Spanish language or a
strong will of learning it is desirable.
Applications are open until November
15, 2014, and positions will start on January, 2015. Candidates can send their
resume a Letter on Intention and two recommendation letters to sisvoc@xxxxxxxxxx.
Dr.
Francisco Javier Núñez Cornú
Director
Dr. Fco Javier Núñez Cornú
Centro de Sismología y Volcanología de Occidente
CUC Universidad de Guadalajara
Av. Universidad 203, Puerto Vallarta Jal. 48280 MEXICO
Tel [52] 322 226 2229
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