The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS, quake.utah.edu) invites
applications for a full-time staff scientist position. UUSS operates and
maintains a network of approximately 250 seismic stations in the Utah
region and a network of 30 seismic stations in the Yellowstone region. UUSS
runs the ANSS Quake Monitoring System (AQMS) and is responsible for
generating earthquake catalogs and other earthquake information products,
as well as providing information to local stakeholders. The successful
applicant will help sustain and improve UUSS operational capabilities for
earthquake detection, location, and characterization in the Intermountain
West. The new hire will be required to serve rotations as a UUSS duty
seismologist, which will periodically require 24/7 availability via
cell/pager to carry out the initial UUSS response to events of interest. An
advanced degree in seismology or a related field is required at the time of
appointment. Other requirements include proficiency in programming and
scripting languages commonly used in modern seismology, and strong
communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in network seismology or database management. To apply, submit a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references using the following webpage:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/138704. The nominal start date is
January 1, 2023, and review of applications will begin immediately. Salary
will be commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to UUSS
Director Keith Koper (koper<at>seis.utah.edu) or UUSS Associate Director
Kristine Pankow (pankow<at>seis.utah.edu).
applications for a full-time staff scientist position. UUSS operates and
maintains a network of approximately 250 seismic stations in the Utah
region and a network of 30 seismic stations in the Yellowstone region. UUSS
runs the ANSS Quake Monitoring System (AQMS) and is responsible for
generating earthquake catalogs and other earthquake information products,
as well as providing information to local stakeholders. The successful
applicant will help sustain and improve UUSS operational capabilities for
earthquake detection, location, and characterization in the Intermountain
West. The new hire will be required to serve rotations as a UUSS duty
seismologist, which will periodically require 24/7 availability via
cell/pager to carry out the initial UUSS response to events of interest. An
advanced degree in seismology or a related field is required at the time of
appointment. Other requirements include proficiency in programming and
scripting languages commonly used in modern seismology, and strong
communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in network seismology or database management. To apply, submit a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references using the following webpage:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/138704. The nominal start date is
January 1, 2023, and review of applications will begin immediately. Salary
will be commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to UUSS
Director Keith Koper (koper<at>seis.utah.edu) or UUSS Associate Director
Kristine Pankow (pankow<at>seis.utah.edu).