Research Position at ETH Zurich, Switzerland

The Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at the Federal Institute of
Technology (ETH) Zurich is inviting applications for a post-doctoral
or research scientists position in the domains of statistical
seismology, time-dependent earthquake hazard assessment, earthquake
predictability and the development and testing of earthquake forecast
models. An ideal candidate would bring to the project a solid
background in seismology, expertise in probabilistic seismic hazard
assessment and statistics as well as good programming skills. In the
framework of the EU funded NERIES project, you will work with a team
of European researchers on developing and implementing time-dependent
earthquake hazard models for Europe, similar to the first generation
of such model that we developed in partnership with SCEC and the USGS
for California (http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/step/). Quantitative
testing of such likelihood models, as well as overseeing the
development of a suitable cyber-infrastructure for communicating
these novel hazard resources to scientists, media, decision makers
and the general public, will be an important part of your duties. You
will work in close collaboration with partner institutions throughout
Europe, the US and New Zealand, with the possibility of extended
stays at selected partner institutions.

The position is available from April 1, 2006 and funded for a 3-year
period, extension is a possibility. Salary is depending on
experience, ranging from 80 kCHF to 100 kCHF. As a member of the ETH
faculty, you will be involved in teaching, the supervision of
graduate students, the initiation of new research projects and the
24/7 monitoring duties of the SED. Fluency in English is mandatory, a
working knowledge of German is desired or is expected to be acquired.
In its effort to increase the number of women in academic positions,
ETHZ encourages applications from well-qualified female scientists.

For more information, visit our website
(http://www.earthquake.ethz.ch) and contact Stefan Wiemer
(stefan@sed.ethz.ch) or Danijel Schorlemmer (daniel@sed.ethz.ch).
Applications close Jan. 23, 2006. To apply, please send a CV, list of
publication, the names and addresses of three referees and a short
statement of research interest to:

Dr. Stefan Wiemer
Swiss Seismological Service, ETH Zurich,
CH-8093, Zurich, Switzerland
Office: +41-1-633 3857
stefan.wiemer@sed.ethz.ch