Danielle Sumy
The Western Mexico Centre for Seismology and Vulcanology (Centro de Sismologia y Volcanologia de Occidente, SisVOc) of the Universidad de Guadalajara at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, offers three posdoctoral positions for exploration geophysics. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in exploration geophysics, preferentially on seismic, electric, or magnetotelluric methods. Experience on exploration in geothermal environments is highly recommended. The candidate duties range from field work, data processing, teaching at graduate level, tutoring of graduate students, to research activities.
SisVOc is a research center with special focus on western Mexico. Located in an international touristic beach destination, SisVOc offers an invaluable opportunity of living and working with high standards.
Successful candidates are expected to involve in current projects and programs at the Center:
- Master Degree Program in Geophysics. The Center offers a M.Sc. Program in geophysics. With about 20 active students and it is expected to grow in the next years. Successful candidates must get involved in teaching and tutoring graduate students.
- The seismological network of Jalisco (RESAJ). SisVOc has under construction a permanent seismological network covering Jalisco region. It is expected that the network will be completely running by the first half of 2015. It will consist of 35 permanent seismological stations. Accepted candidates will collaborate in the field work and data processing of RESAJ.
- SisVOc is a member of the consortium CEMIE-Geo (Mexican Center for Innovation in Geothermal Energy). It is expected that the successful candidates work actively in geophysical exploration, mainly with seismic and magnetotelluric techniques.
- Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes monitoring. SisVOc has under monitoring Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico. Active collaboration is expected of candidates for field work, data processing
The positions are available for one year with an extension to an additional year based on academic performance. Salary is $ 280,000 Mexican pesos (~$ 22,000 USD) a year.
A knowledge of Spanish language or a strong will of learning it is desirable.
Applications are open until November 15, 2014, and positions will start on January, 2015. Candidates can send their resume, a Letter on Intention and two recommendation letters tosisvoc<at>cuc.udg.mx.
Dr. Francisco Javier Núñez Cornú
Director
SisVOc is a research center with special focus on western Mexico. Located in an international touristic beach destination, SisVOc offers an invaluable opportunity of living and working with high standards.
Successful candidates are expected to involve in current projects and programs at the Center:
- Master Degree Program in Geophysics. The Center offers a M.Sc. Program in geophysics. With about 20 active students and it is expected to grow in the next years. Successful candidates must get involved in teaching and tutoring graduate students.
- The seismological network of Jalisco (RESAJ). SisVOc has under construction a permanent seismological network covering Jalisco region. It is expected that the network will be completely running by the first half of 2015. It will consist of 35 permanent seismological stations. Accepted candidates will collaborate in the field work and data processing of RESAJ.
- SisVOc is a member of the consortium CEMIE-Geo (Mexican Center for Innovation in Geothermal Energy). It is expected that the successful candidates work actively in geophysical exploration, mainly with seismic and magnetotelluric techniques.
- Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes monitoring. SisVOc has under monitoring Ceboruco and Colima volcanoes in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico. Active collaboration is expected of candidates for field work, data processing
The positions are available for one year with an extension to an additional year based on academic performance. Salary is $ 280,000 Mexican pesos (~$ 22,000 USD) a year.
A knowledge of Spanish language or a strong will of learning it is desirable.
Applications are open until November 15, 2014, and positions will start on January, 2015. Candidates can send their resume, a Letter on Intention and two recommendation letters tosisvoc<at>cuc.udg.mx.
Dr. Francisco Javier Núñez Cornú
Director
