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<p class=MsoPlainText>U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Team, Scientist
in Charge - Memphis, TN<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Geologic Hazards Team
solicits applications for a senior scientist to serve as the
Scientist-In-Charge of the Memphis, Tennessee, office, which is co-located with
the Center for Earthquake Research and Information on the University of Memphis
campus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record
of research expertise in the area of earthquake studies and will serve as
regional coordinator of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) in the
Central and Eastern United States (CEUS).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText>Applications are invited from all relevant scientific
communities, including civil engineering, geodesy, geology, geotechnical
engineering, seismology, and tectonics. Applicants must have a thorough
knowledge of earthquake hazards in continental regions and must be capable of
leading a diverse, multidisciplinary program of earthquake risk reduction. The
primary duties of the position are to: 1) develop scientific goals and
objectives for the CEUS region; 2) oversee all aspects of the Program's
diverse, complex investigations in the region and coordinate these activities
among the relevant university, State, and private sector entities; 3) lead the
USGS staff in the transfer of earthquake information and research results to a
variety of technical and non-technical users.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>This is a permanent position open from June 2, to August
1, 2008 and comes with an annual salary, depending on qualifications, ranging
from a $91,781 up to $140,355. The vacancy is interdisciplinary and open under
the following titles and announcement numbers: Geologist (ER-2008-0235),
Geophysicist (ER-2008-0237), Civil Engineer (ER-2008-0239). Complete
qualification information and application procedures can be found online at <a
href="http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/">http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/</a>. U.S.
citizenship is required. Contact: Office of Personnel (703) 648-7468. The U.S.
Geological Survey is an equal opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></p>
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