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Multiple Job Opportunities: USGS, GNS Science, UNR | White Paper for Surface Topography and Vegetation

Date: 01/06/2021

Dear SCEC Community,

Please see below for the following announcements:

1. Surface Topography and Vegetation Draft White Paper for Comment
2. Permanent Job Opportunities with GNS Science (Engineering Seismologist, Seismic Hazard Service Delivery Lead)
3. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Seismology (Earthquake Early Warning), Nevada Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno
4. USGS Job Announcement: Research Geophysicist in Ground Motion

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1. Surface Topography and Vegetation Draft White Paper for Comment:
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Dear Surface Topography and Vegetation colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the Surface Topography and Vegetation Incubation Study Draft White Paper is available for comment.

We value you input and comments on the white paper. The white paper and a link for providing input can be found at the STV web page:

https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/decadal-stv/

Please return your comments by 8 January 2021. Also, please spread the word to individuals or through listservs.

We hope you have a peaceful and healthy holiday season.

Sincerely yours,

Andrea Donnellan on behalf of the
Surface Topography and Vegetation Incubation Study Team

2. Permanent Job Opportunities with GNS Science (Engineering Seismologist, Seismic Hazard Service Delivery Lead):
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Engineering Seismologist
Permanent job opportunity with GNS Science

Applications close: 26 January 2021
GNS Science, Te Pū Ao, is a Crown Research Institute. Our core purpose is to understand earth systems and physics-based technologies and to transform this knowledge into economic and social benefits for New Zealand. We are globally recognised for research on understanding earthquake hazards and reducing earthquake risks.

We are seeking a talented and motivated engineering seismologist for a permanent, fulltime position in our Avalon, Lower Hutt office. The scientist will work as a key member of our National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM) programme with opportunities for leadership of ground motion working groups..

The purpose of this role is to undertake and coordinate engineering seismology research and application that will directly contribute to current and future revisions of the NSHM.

Specific topics will be dependent on the successful candidate.

This is an opportunity to be part of a great multi-disciplinary team at GNS Science.

New Zealand’s borders are currently closed to all but New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. International candidates are encouraged to apply and may begin work remotely as a contractor from overseas until New Zealand’s borders reopen.

Want to know more?
For further information about this position and to submit an application online, please visit: https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/shSb9/Engineering-....

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Seismic Hazard Service Delivery Lead
Permanent job opportunity with GNS Science

Applications close: 26 January 2021
GNS Science, Te Pū Ao, is a Crown Research Institute. Our core purpose is to understand earth systems and physics-based technologies and to transform this knowledge into economic and social benefits for New Zealand. We are globally recognised for research on understanding earthquake hazards and reducing earthquake risks.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Seismic Hazard Service Delivery Lead for a permanent, fulltime position in our Avalon, Lower Hutt office. The person will take a led role in managing the delivery of seismic hazard research, including maintenance and development of infrastructure that supports the National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). The role is team-oriented and works closely with scientists, software specialists and a range of end-users.

The purpose of this role is to lead the development and maintenance of computational code and infrastructure that run and supports the NSHM, ensure seismic hazard delivery at GNS Science is up to date with international best practices, participate in the development, handling and maintenance of datasets relevant to the NSHM and assist in planning future directions of seismic hazard delivery at GNS Science.

This is an opportunity to be part of a great multi-disciplinary team at GNS Science.

New Zealand’s borders are currently closed to all but New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. International candidates are encouraged to apply and may begin work remotely as a contractor from overseas until New Zealand’s borders reopen.

3. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Seismology (Earthquake Early Warning), Nevada Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno:
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The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in earthquake seismology. We seek to hire an observational seismologist who specializes in topics including, but not limited to: earthquake source processes, multi-hazard early detection algorithm development, ground motion prediction, seismic hazard assessment, and artificial intelligence/machine learning applied to seismology. Applicants must have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in seismology and the development of an externally funded research program. Ideal candidates will pursue cutting-edge research applying the NSL regional data archive and complementary datasets to understand earthquake processes, and participate in leadership to facilitate the operations and continued development of NSL’s real-time multi-hazard monitoring networks.

This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track, continuing appointment with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021. The NSL faculty have academic appointments with research, teaching, mentoring, and service obligations. Teaching responsibilities include one class per year that benefits undergraduate and/or graduate students in the UNR Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering programs. We encourage candidates to explain achievable plans for funded research that contribute to NSL’s multi-hazard monitoring mission in their letters of interest.

For more information about the position, and to apply, please visithttps://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada...

This posting will close at 12:00 AM on January 18, 2021. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

4. USGS Job Announcement: Research Geophysicist in Ground Motion:
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The Earthquake Science Center is conducting an open search for up to two permanent Research Geophysicists in seismology/ground motion modeling in the Moffett Field (Mountain View), CA office. This permanent position is advertised at a GS13 or GS14 level. Duties include:
• Conducting research in seismology, which may include: numerical modeling of earthquake rupture; simulations of wave propagation through complex crustal structure; and analysis of ground-motion observations from earthquakes.
• Developing quantitative, physical models of the earthquake process and wave propagation using novel or complex modeling or computational methods, improving our ability to model or predict earthquake hazards;
• Benchmarking these models using earthquake observations, to provide information on accuracy of earthquake source and crustal property models; and,
• Developing approaches to incorporate new physical models or observations of earthquake source or crustal properties into key USGS products, such as ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW), ShakeMap or the National Seismic Hazard Maps.
For more information or to apply (closing date: 2/16/2021):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/588460300

Please forward to those who may be interested!

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