Multiple seismology job opportunities at the New Mexico Tech Seismological Observatory
Basu, Urbi
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to share the following job opportunities at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources/ New Mexico Tech.
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources is seeking applicants for a Post-doctoral Research Scientist position for induced seismicity studies in New Mexico. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Geophysics or related field, and will have demonstrated experience in seismic imaging and inversion or machine learning applications in earthquake studies.
Initial appointment will be for one year, and is then renewable for a second year depending on progress and availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is 07/01/2024. Further details can be found at the link: Link
To apply for this position, please fill out the application form available on https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php and email it along with other documents (a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and academic interests (2-page max), and names/contact information of three references ) to nmtjo...@npe.nmt.edu.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Urbi Basu (urbi...@nmt.edu )
2. Research Analyst (Seismology)
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources is seeking applicants for a Research analyst (seismology) for the New Mexico Tech seismic network.
Initial appointment will be for one year, and is then renewable for a second year depending on progress and availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is 07/01/2024. Further details can be found at the link: Link
Responsibilities:
• Earthquake catalog creation and distribution
• Support, maintenance, and tuning of other existing products
• Contribute to internal documentation/knowledge base
• Data visualization, quality assessment, and reporting
• Respond to outages, and earthquake sequences, during non-business hours as needed.
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of seismic wave propagation
• Demonstrated Linux computer scripting and Python programming skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desired qualifications:
• Master's degree in Geoscience, Geophysics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Familiarity with SeisComp or Earthworm
• Experience with seismic equipment and fieldwork
To apply for this position, please fill out the application form available on https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php and email it along with other documents (a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and names/contact information of two references ) to nmtjo...@npe.nmt.edu.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Urbi Basu (urbi...@nmt.edu ).
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