Thread: Fwd: Seismologist/Geophysicist in Spokane, WA

Started: 2013-04-23 00:14:30
Last activity: 2013-04-23 00:14:30
Topics: Early Careers
Andrew Frassetto
2013-04-23 00:14:30
Here's a more unique job in seismology.

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Subject: [iris-bulk] Seismologist/Geophysicist in Spokane, WA
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:07:25 -0700
From: IRIS Webmaster <webmaster<at>iris.washington.edu>
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Forwarded on behalf of:
Peter Swanson
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/CDC
pswanson<at>cdc.gov


NIOSH is seeking to hire a seismologist/geophysicist in Spokane, WA for mine safety research projects utilizing seismic monitoring at active underground mines. The permanent full-time Research Physical Scientist position, Series/Grade GS-1301-13, has a salary range of $81,823 to $106,369.

As part of its mine safety research mission, NIOSH investigates mining-induced seismicity and deep-mine stability. Research staff installs, operates, and maintains seismic monitoring networks in western US underground mines prone to damaging rock bursts.

As a Research Physical Scientist within NIOSH’s Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR), some of your specific duties will include:
- Engage in research to increase understanding of causes of mining-related seismic events in order to develop and evaluate methods to mitigate risk from this deep-mine hazard
- Responsibility for the integrity of seismological processing of network data, including source characterization of large and small events, and seismic velocity model development
- Develop seismic hazard analyses
- Estimate and project near-field ground motions
- Timely analysis of significant seismic response to mining activities
- Participate in periodic geophysics field experiments
- Present research at meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Work as part of a team and interact with other NIOSH scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to design and implement research projects in support of major agency scientific/engineering programs

How to apply:

You must apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/ by midnight (EST) Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Search for announcement # HHS-CDC-D2-13-878794 or go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/342043000

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341585600 (link for current and former Federal employees)

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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