[CEUS-earthquake-hazards] Seismology career opportunity

[Jennifer Carter]

Hi Oliver,

 

I was hoping you could post this message to the listserv.  I am a member of
the listserv and I am currently seeking a Senior Seismologist and was hoping
that you could send the message out to the other members of the listserv for
me.  Anyone who may have an interest in the opportunity or who may know
someone who may be interested is welcome to contact me directly at
401-837-0554 or via email at j.carter.hr at gmail.com.  Thanks in advance for
any help you or the other members can give me in finding the right person
for this opportunity.  I have included the description below.

 

Senior Seismologist located in the New England region.

 

Responsibilities:  

As a Senior Seismologist you will be responsible for the following:

 

Collecting and analyze earthquake related data for constructing regional
seismicity models

Developing regional probabilistic seismic hazard models

Developing local ground motion site amplification models

Technical presentations

Developing computer codes to simulate complex physical systems

Conducting probabilistic hazard assessment and modeling

Communicating with all of the internal R and D department, clients, and
external scientific agencies

 

 

Qualifications:  

You should have a solid comprehension of at least two of the following: 

 

Seismicity studies and seismotectonics analysis

Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis

Ground motion attenuation studies

Local site/soil effects

Near source effects

Geodetic studies

Knowledge of probabilistic analysis techniques

Proficiency in scientific programming languages, including FORTRAN, 3+ years
experience

Risk modeling experience and GIS knowledge is a plus

You should have at least 5+ years of practical experience and a Ph.D. in
Seismology or related field

Strong communication and presentation skills are a must

 

Other positions are available at varying career levels.

 

Thanks,

 

Jennifer Carter

cell 401-837-0554

fax 401-619-2955

j.carter.hr at gmail.com

 

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