[CEUS-earthquake-hazards] U.S. Geological Survey Research Geophysicist

[Eugene S Schweig]

U.S. Geological Survey Research Geophysicist
Central Region Geologic Hazards Team

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) invites applications for a research 
position for a geophysicist within the Central Region’s Geologic Hazards 
Team.  Team members conduct research in geology, geophysics, seismology, 
engineering seismology, and geomagnetism in order to assess seismic, 
landslide, and geomagnetic hazards and risk on regional, national, and 
international scales. 

The primary purpose of this of this position is to conduct basic and 
applied research in seismology, especially as it relates to seismic hazard 
assessment and understanding of earthquake strong ground motions in the 
Central and Eastern United States (CEUS). This research effort is carried 
out in direct support of the principal objectives of the National 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). 

The successful applicant will be expected to: (1) analyze recordings of 
weak and strong ground motions from earthquakes and other sources to 
develop improved methods of strong ground motion estimation; (2) 
investigate regional seismic wave propagation through laterally varying 
media, nonlinear sediment response, and site effects toward the prediction 
of ground motion associated with earthquakes in the CEUS;  (3) participate 
in and ultimately lead technical aspects of seismic hazard mapping 
projects in the CEUS, including development of deterministic and 
probabilistic approaches to estimation of probable ground motions, 
particularly in regions where data are sparse. Results will be used in 
USGS high resolution seismic hazard maps by engineers, and for public and 
private earthquake mitigation and response planning.  Applicants must have 
published scientific results in peer-reviewed journals, and have strong 
communication skills. 

This is a permanent position with the USGS and comes with an annual 
salary, depending on qualifications, ranging from a normal starting salary 
of $62,291 up to $80,975 per annum. The position is located at the Center 
for Earthquake Research and Information in Memphis, TN. The announcement 
will open in mid-October for 45 days as Research Geophysicist, GS-1313-12 
and can be found online at http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/ and 
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.  U.S. citizenship is required. For questions, 
contact Kathy Scheich at kscheich at usgs.gov  or (303) 236-9581.  The U.S. 
Geological Survey is an equal opportunity employer.
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Eugene Schweig
Central and Eastern U.S. Coordinator
Earthquake Hazards Program Office
U.S. Geological Survey

address: 
U.S. Geological Survey                                     (901) 678-4974
3876 Central Ave., Ste. 2                        Fax: (901) 678-4897
MEMPHIS, TN  38152-3050
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