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Geophysicist/Geodesist at USGS

Date: 05/09/2005

Geophysicist/Geodesist, Earthquake Hazards Team
U. S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA.

The USGS invites applications for a permanent, full-time research
position in earthquake science with an emphasis on application of GPS
methods to earthquake and volcano deformation. The Western Earthquake
Hazards Team seeks a geoscientist who is knowledgeable in the fields of
space geodesy and earthquake and volcano science and their application to
understanding Earth deformation processes. The successful applicant will
lead a project that plans and conducts original multidisciplinary
research using GPS geodesy aimed at understanding earthquake and volcano
source processes. Ph.D. preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging between $81,494 and
$125,193 per annum. For detailed vacancy announcement, including specific
qualification requirements and application procedures, see announcement
WR-2005-0325 at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. Please direct questions and send a
completed application to: C. Shahan, USGS, 345 Middlefield Road, MS-612,
Menlo Park, CA 94025 or telephone the Human Resources Office at (650)
329-4109. Refer to the Vacancy Numbers given above. Deadline for
applications: 30 June 2005. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.