Multiple Announcements: Jobs, Abstracts, Workshops, and More!
Date: 10/18/2017
Dear SCEC Community,
A large variety of announcements are listed below, with some due dates soon:
Abstracts and Conferences
Call for Abstracts: 2018 Working Group on Nevada Seismic Hazards
Call for Abstracts, 2nd ASCETE Workshop (www.ascete.de) on advanced numerical methods for earthquake and tsunami simulation
5th Biennial Structural Geology and Tectonics Forum
Jobs
The USGS Earthquake Science Center is hiring for the Northern California Seismic Network:
Research Position in Statistical Seismology at the USGS
Faculty Position in Geophysics at Stanford University
Faculty position at Cornell University - Faults, Fluids, and Fluid-Rock Interactions
Postdoc with Cornell InSAR group
The USGS Earthquake Science Center Pasadena office is hiring for the Southern California Seismic Network
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Call for Abstracts: 2018 Working Group on Nevada Seismic Hazards:
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The 2018 Working Group on Nevada Seismic Hazards meeting is being organized
by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) and the Nevada
Seismological Laboratory (NSL). Partial funding for the workshop has been
provided by the U.S. Geological Survey. This message is to alert potential
contributors of the objectives, content, and timing of the meeting.
The workshop is scheduled for early February, 2018 at the University of
Nevada, Reno in the Harry Reid Engineering Building conference room. The
dates are Feb 5-6, with the possibility to extend the meeting until noon on
Feb 7 depending on the number of participants.
The purpose of the workshop is to review ongoing earthquake hazard research
in Nevada, discuss technical issues related to earthquake hazards in Nevada,
and identify priorities for future research that will reduce uncertainties
and improve the USGS Earthquake Hazard Model. The workshop will include
technical presentations and discussions focused on: 1) Quaternary fault
parameters and earthquake probabilities, 2) seismicity and geodesy, and 3)
ground motions relevant to the Reno-Carson-Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas regions.
All persons with relevant expertise are invited to attend. Attendees are
encouraged to present their recent relevant research, with the goal of
improving the US Geological Survey hazard model as it affects hazard
estimates in Nevada. Attendees are also asked to identify, based on their
professional judgment, the most important research issues needed to improve
the USGS hazard model for the region. Workshop proceedings will be archived
at the NBMG and summarized in a publication.
The following is our tentative schedule:
November 1. Deadline to submit title and brief abstract of anticipated
presentation. Please send this sooner if possible, to help us estimate the
minimum attendance, improve our plan for the size and organization of the
meeting, and budget the limited travel funds.
November 15. Preliminary program will be announced.
January 15. Submit extended abstract or draft paper. These will be
circulated to participants at the meeting.
Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone else who may be interested in
attending the workshop. Please direct any questions directly to Rich or
John and refrain from reply all responses.
Thanks,
Rich Koehler and John Anderson
Please send title and abstract to both:
Rich Koehler: rkoehler@unr.edu
John Anderson: jga@unr.edu
Call for Abstracts, 2nd ASCETE Workshop (www.ascete.de) on advanced numerical methods for earthquake and tsunami simulation
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January, 30th - February 2nd, 2018
Berghotel Sudelfeld
Bayrischzell, Germany
This workshop focuses on the numerical simulation of earthquakes and tsunamis on large-scale HPC infrastructure. Keynote lectures will cover seismic cycle modelling, earthquake physics, tsunami propagation and efficient implementations on modern HPC architectures.
Workshop participants are invited for short oral presentations and evening poster sessions. The workshop is dedicated to researchers at all levels, in particular to th interested in the combined simulation of earthquakes and tsunamis.
We will present the methods developed in the scope of the ASCETE project to all interested participants.
Participation is limited due to the venue: the country-style hotel is located directly at Bavaria's largest skiing area Sudelfeld.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
Sylvain Barbot, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Singapore
Omar Ghattas, University of Texas, Austin, USA
Takane Hori, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, Kanagawa,
Japan
Gabriel Lotto, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
Shuo Ma, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA
Mario Ricchiuto, Inria Bordeaux Sud-Ouest, France
Please submit an abstract (max. 200 words) before Friday, October 27, 2017 and
indicate whether you would prefer an oral or a poster presentation. There is a
limited amount of places for the workshop, so submitting an abstract does not
necessarily secure a spot for the workshop. You will be notified on whether or
not you have been granted a place by Friday, November 10, 2017.
Further information and abstract submission details can be found at:
www.ascete.de.
Best regards,
Alice
on behalf of the organizers:
Iris van Zelst (ETH Zürich)
Stefan Vater (University of Hamburg)
Michael Bader (TU Munich)
Jörn Behrens (University of Hamburg)
Ylona van Dinther (ETH Zürich)
Alice-Agnes Gabriel (LMU Munich)
5th Biennial Structural Geology and Tectonics Forum
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Dear all,
Registration is now open for the 5th Biennial Structural Geology and Tectonics Forum!
Please join us for field trips, workshops and plenary sessions.
When: January 4th-7th with an optional San Andreas fault Field Trip 8th-9th.
Where: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
We hope to see you there!
Ramon and Kim
Click here to register and learn more about the forum:
https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure/2018_Forum/index.html
Forum at a glance:
Field Trips:
1. Overview of Phoenix Basin (led by Ramón Arrowsmith, ASU)
2. Proterozoic Construction of Continental Crust, Extreme Cenozoic Crustal Extension (Led by Stephen Reynolds and Julia Johnson, School of Earth and Space Exploration, ASU)
3. Southern San Andreas Fault (Led by Kim Blisniuk, SJSU and Ramon Arrowsmith, ASU)
Workshops:
1. Teaching Structural Geology and Tectonics (TBA)
2. Geometric statistics for geologic data (Josh Davis, Carleton College)
3. Build your own rock deformation apparatus: Experimental rock deformation (Phil Skemer, Washington University in St. Louis)
4. Review and demonstration of available geodetic imaging resources - OpenTopography, NCALM, UNAVCO + teaching curricula developed for GETSI (Chris Crosby and colleagues–UNAVCO)
5. Google Earth for On-Site and Distance Education (Steve Whitmeyer, James Madision)
Plenary sessions:
1. Effective teaching structural geology and tectonics (Organizers: Rick Allmendinger–Cornell and Pete Lippert–Utah)
2. Shear zones (Organizers: Daniel Lao Davila–Oklahoma State, Elisabeth Nadin–Alaska, and Sarah Roeske–UC Davis)
3. Tectonics of Western North America: What's new? (Organizers: Amanda Hughes–Arizona and Barbara Carrapa–Arizona)
The USGS Earthquake Science Center is hiring for the Northern California Seismic Network:
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Job opportunity with the USGS!
Applications are due 10/20/2017!
The USGS is seeking motivated candidates for the operations manager of the Northern California Seismic Network (NCSN). The NCSN consists of over 500 seismic stations in central and northern California and southern Oregon with continuous telemetry. To record this diverse seismic data stream in real time, the NCSN operations manager oversees field instrumentation and a complex communications system comprised of analog radios, remote Earthworm systems at numerous hubs, and digital telecommunications comprised of spread-spectrum radios, microwave, satellite, Internet, cellular telephone, and private IP networks. The NCSN is in a period of rapid growth, as stations are being brought online to support earthquake early warning through the USGS ShakeAlert project (shakealert.org).
This position is being offered in Menlo Park, CA. Openings for this full-time, permanent positions are being advertised as either a Physical Scientist (1301), Geophysicist (1313) or Geologist (1350) at the GS-12. US citizenship is required. Only online applications will be accepted. The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
Please be sure to submit all the requested materials, including transcripts by October 20th – and please do not wait until the last minute to apply. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Earl Emerson at pacsac1@usgs.gov.
Apply online at
DEU [open to all US citizens]:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/480731000
Merit Promotion [open to current & former federal employees with status]:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/480731400
Research Position in Statistical Seismology at the USGS:
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Hi-
Could you please send this announcement to the SCEC community?
Thanks, Katherine Kendrick
Research Position in Statistical Seismology at the USGS in Pasadena, CA
The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center (ESC) seeks to fill a research position at the GS-13 level in the areas of statistical seismology and operational earthquake forecasting.
The successful applicant will use statistical and seismological data analysis techniques to gain new physical insights into processes controlling earthquake nucleation, rupture, and effects of natural and induced earthquakes. Research conducted in this position will contribute to the development of operational earthquake forecasting capabilities and improve the accuracy of earthquake probability forecasts, such as the Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF) and the USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps. Extensive experience with earthquake probability modeling and aftershock forecasting is required.
Applications for this vacancy must be received online via USAJOBS by Thursday, October 19, 2017. A full description of the job opening, qualifications and instructions on how to apply can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov.
The vacancy announcement number is SAC-2017-0332. U.S. citizenship is required.
Faculty Position in Geophysics at Stanford University:
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We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geophysics at Stanford (https://earth.stanford.edu/geophysics) in any field of observational, experimental, computational or theoretical geophysics. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidate’s work over any specific area of specialization. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.
We seek exceptional individuals who can develop a world-class program of research, and have a strong commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. A doctorate is required at the time of appointment.
How to Apply
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, three recent publications, and the names and email addresses of three individuals from whom the search committee can request letters of reference. Please apply online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10188.
Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2017, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by that date for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions related to your submission may be directed to GeophysicsFacultySearch@se3mail.stanford.edu.
Contact
Ms. Jennifer Kidwell (650) 723-0891 jparis@stanford.edu
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Faculty position at Cornell University - Faults, Fluids, and Fluid-Rock Interactions:
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The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with core expertise in geological, geochemical, geophysical, or geohydrological fundamentals as applied to subsurface fluid flow, fluid-rock interaction, and/or faulting. This position is part of a multi-departmental cluster hire in subsurface energy systems. The ideal candidate will apply these fundamentals in innovative research relevant to fields including geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, hydrocarbon systems and induced seismicity, as well as to natural earth phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanoes, mineralization and hydrochemistry. Scientists with expertise that is either observational or computational in nature are equally encouraged to apply.
The College of Engineering maintains programs in engineering, Earth sciences, hydrology and material sciences, providing an ideal setting for rigorous interdisciplinary research. Other opportunities for cross-disciplinary interactions include the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, the Cornell Energy Institute and the Cornell Center for Materials Research.
Applicants must hold a Doctorate in an appropriate field, have a demonstrated ability to conduct outstanding research, and show promise for attracting external research support. The successful candidate will also be a committed educator, enthusiastic about teaching and supervising students at all levels in research. We anticipate filling the position at the Assistant Professor level, but applications at the Associate level will be considered.
All materials must be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10223. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to search chair, Dr. Larry Brown, a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and complete contact information for three references. Statements including teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and contributions to diversity are encouraged. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2017 when review of applications will begin until position is filled.
The EAS Department and the College of Engineering at Cornell University embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. Cornell understands the needs of dual career couples which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which assists dual career searches. Visit http://www.hercjobs.org/ to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services and benefits to help you, your partner and your children to feel welcome here, to support your well-being, and to help with child care, elder care and those with disabilities through their HR new employee Onboarding program.
Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Postdoc with Cornell InSAR group:
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The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University invites applications for postdoctoral scholars in the general fields of geodetic imaging and land use change analysis with InSAR, with a focus on areas where anthropogenic activity is impacting processes in the solid earth. The position timescale is flexible, and will nominally be for two years. Applicants with backgrounds that draw on one or more of the fields of tectonics, remote sensing, surface processes are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae with list of publications, statement of research interests (1-2 pages) and contact information for two recommendation letter writers. Applications should be submitted by email to Rowena Lohman at rbl62@cornell.edu .
Cornell is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
The USGS Earthquake Science Center Pasadena office is hiring for the Southern California Seismic Network:
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USGS is seeking motivated candidates for a supervisory software developer / scientist with strong software development skills for the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN). The SCSN software suite spans real-time earthquake monitoring systems, rapid earthquake product distribution systems, and near-real-time seismic data analysis tools. This operational position will lead and implement the development and operation of software technologies for innovative near-real-time earthquake data processing and analysis for the USGS in southern California.
This position is being offered in Pasadena, CA. Openings for this full-time, permanent position are being advertised as either a Physical Scientist (1301), Geophysicist (1313) or Computer Scientist (1550) at the GS-12/13 level. US citizenship is required. Only online applications will be accepted. The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
Please be sure to submit all the requested materials, including transcripts by November 3rd – and please do not wait until the last minute to apply. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Earl Emerson at pacsac1@usgs.gov.
Apply online at
DEU [open to all US citizens]:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/481823400
Merit Promotion [open to current & former federal employees with status]:
