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Full-time Researcher Position
Six new research and technical positions

 

Full-time Researcher Position

The Berkeley Seismological Laboratory is searching for a full-time researcher to join the earthquake early warning group lead by Prof. Richard Allen. The successful candidate will be an experienced researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas: the physics of earthquakes; the analysis of seismic and/or geodetic data streams; earthquake source modeling/imaging techniques. A PhD in geophysics is required, and several years of postdoctoral experience is preferable. It is anticipated that the hire will be at the Assistant Researcher level.

This is a career position funded by research grants. Funding is in place for the first three years, but it is anticipated that funding will be available beyond that time. The primary focus of the position is fundamental research into earthquake source processes. However, the researcher will be expected to participate in proposal writing activities, in the management of the overall earthquake early warning project, and in outreach to potential users of earthquake early warning and other earthquake information products.

Applicants should submit a full CV and a cover letter detailing their research interests, their research plans, and how they fit into the broader goals of developing robust earthquake early warning systems. The letter should also include possible start dates and any other pertinent details. The application materials should be emailed to applications@seismo.berkeley.edu. Deadline for submitting applications is March 28, 2012. The position is available immediately. If there are questions about the position or the application process please send them to rallen@berkeley.edu.

 

Research of the earthquake source, development and implementation of earthquake early warning

The UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (BSL) is pleased to announce six new positions, including post-doctoral and permanent positions. These positions are all to work with the earthquake source physics and earthquake early warning group lead by Prof Richard Allen. The group is working to better understand the physics of large magnitude earthquakes and to develop methodologies for earthquake early warning. The implementation of these methodologies will be tested on California's real-time geophysical networks, where we will evaluate their current and likely future performance. Earthquake early warning is the rapid detection of earthquakes underway, estimation of the ground shaking hazard they pose, and warning of people in harm's way. The successful applicants will work on a variety of projects related to early warning and real-time operations at the BSL. These will likely include research of the early phases of rupture nucleation and propagation, the development of seismic- and geodetic-based methods for rapid earthquake characterization, the use of new types of geophysical networks including MEMS-type sensors, the development of delivery tools to provide the warning, and the engagement of warning users.

Funding for all the positions is available beginning January 1, 2012, positions will be open until filled. Additional information about the positions, including the timeline for application evaluation, will be posted on the BSL webpage as it becomes available:
http://seismo.berkeley.edu/seismo.positions.html

The remaining unfilled positions are:

1. Researcher. This fulltime staff research position is directed toward the development of seismic methodologies for early warning. This is a primarily a research position and will also involve some management of the early warning project. Applicants should have a PhD in geophysics and additional postdoctoral experience is preferred. More details will be posted on the BSL website as they become available. This job has now been advertised, see above.

2. Academic Program Manager. This fulltime staff position is focused on development of the BSL Earthquake Research Affiliates (ERA) Program (http://seismo.berkeley.edu/ERA/). The successful applicant will interface with existing ERA members and develop new members. He/she will help guide real-time earthquake information product development, and there is also the possibility of participating in the research and implementation if appropriate. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have a PhD in science, if not in geophysics. More details will be posted on the BSL website as they become available.

3. Junior Programmer Analyst. A fulltime staff position to support the earthquake early warning project and related real-time operations. More details will be posted on the BSL website as they become available.

4. Senior Programmer Analyst. A fulltime staff position to support the earthquake early warning project and related real-time operations. More details will be posted on the BSL website as they become available.

The specific responsibilities of all the positions are negotiable, and interested applicants should contact Prof. Richard Allen (rallen@berkeley.edu) to discuss interests. If you would like to receive additional email notifications as position details and application deadlines become available send email to applications@seismo.berkeley.edu.