Five Announcements from the SCEC Community
Date: 06/13/2024
Dear SCEC Community,
See the following announcements:
- The USGS Earthquake Science Center seeks an EDGE Computer Scientist to join the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning team.
- Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics (Tenure-Track)
- GSA Session on Fault Zone Evolution
- 2024-2025 CIG Distinguished Speakers
- Career Opportunity at Southwest Research Institute for Seismologist
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On behalf of Valerie Thomas, USGS
The USGS Earthquake Science Center seeks an EDGE Computer Scientist to join the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning team.
Bring your professional scientific and developer skills to create novel computational solutions and enhance the ongoing improvement of the dynamic and evolving ShakeAlert System!
This permanent position is offered in Pasadena, California, at the GS-14 level (salary range $142,094 - $184,725 per year). EDGE Computer Scientists research and develop new or improved products, processes, and techniques across a variety of platforms. The incumbent will work directly with the ShakeAlert team and generally be responsible for:
- Participating in the design and development of the ShakeAlert system including the overall system architecture, establishing performance standards, and system testing and monitoring.
- Researching and developing new methods for the integration of novel seismic and geodetic sensor data from low-cost sensors.
- Providing technical leadership in the creation of novel computational solutions to improve Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system performance.
- Assessing current EEW algorithm performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Exploring machine learning approaches, novel database schemes, use of cloud computing for data processing, and improved visualization of results.
- Developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems to originate alerts and send them via the national Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/793844300
The advertisement for this permanent, full-time position posted on USAJOBS on June 4, 2024 and will close on June 21, 2024 (please don’t wait to apply as there is a cap on the number of allowed applicants and the opportunity may close early).
Contact Michelle Liu (mliu@usgs.gov) with questions about the application process or Valerie Thomas (vthomas@usgs.gov) with questions about the anticipated role.
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On behalf of Thorsten W. Becker, University of Texas at Austin
Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics (Tenure-Track)
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the field of Solid Earth Geophysics. We are looking for an outstanding scientist who will conduct innovative research and will be committed to both teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
EPS is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) which also includes the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology. The successful applicant is expected to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program that advances our understanding of the dynamics and evolution of the solid Earth and complements existing strengths within JSG. Areas of research specialization might include, but are not limited to, earthquake source and structural seismology studies and/or geodetic applications to tectonophysics.
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. JSG is one of the largest Earth Science Schools in the country, and partners with other units at UT such as the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences and the Texas Advanced Computing Center. We are located in a thriving metropolitan area with a dynamic, multicultural community of over two million people.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV including list of publications, two-page research statement, a teaching and mentoring statement, and a list of at least three individuals who would be able to provide letters of reference. Submit copies of these materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/146938
Questions concerning the search, application, and submissions process can be addressed to the EPS Chair’s Office at EPSoffice@utexas.edu.
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On behalf of Zachary Smith, UC Berkeley
GSA Session on Fault Zone Evolution
This year GSA will be in Anaheim, California on September 22-25, so it is in close proximity to many SCEC affiliated researchers! We particularly want to invite those with seismology, geodesy, experimental, and numerical modeling backgrounds to consider presenting in our session to enhance conversations about the long-term influence of fault zone properties on the current seismic behavior of faults. GSA’s theme this year is “Life Along an Active Margin” which fits nicely with studying earthquakes and faulting behavior across California!
GSA abstracts are due June 18, 2024. Submit abstracts here: https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2024/program/technical
Here is some information about the session:
Session Title: "T166. Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Fault Zones."
Description: Fault zones evolve over variable spatiotemporal scales which impact slip and seismicity at all crustal depths. This session seeks interdisciplinary contributions on fault zone evolution from geologic, laboratory, geodetic, geophysical, and theoretical studies.
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On behalf of Lorraine Hwang, CIG
2024-2025 CIG Distinguished Speakers
The deadline has been extended to apply to bring a CIG Distinguished Speaker to your campus. Please apply by July 31, 2024.
This year’s talks and speakers are:
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Geodynamics of early crust formation: Constraints on Earth’s long-term tectonic and thermal evolution
Brad Foley, Pennsylvania State University -
Changing ice in a warming climate: a data-driven approach
Ching-Yao Lai, Stanford University
The CIG Speakers Series seeks to promote computational modeling in geodynamics and related Earth science disciplines. Speakers are drawn from a diverse pool of experts with exceptional capability to communicate the power of computation for understanding the dynamic forces that shape the surface and operate in the interior of our planet. Lectures are aimed at a broad scientific audience suitable for departmental or university colloquia series, and similar venues. Institutions with strong math and computational science departments or with diverse populations that are underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply.
Speakers will be available to meet with students and faculty during their visit. We encourage applications to host speakers from a wide range of disciplines and undergraduate institutions that increase the diversity of our community.
Interested in hosting a speaker? More information can be found on our website:
Apply before July 31, 2024 for full consideration by sending an inquiry through our ticketing system here:
Please feel free to forward and share this with others.
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On behalf of Kelly Randall, Southwest Research Institute
Career Opportunity at Southwest Research Institute for Seismologist
Our team is helping ensure the safety of nuclear power and the nuclear fuel cycle at a time when the country and world are considering increasing nuclear power’s role in meeting energy needs while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Objectives of this Role:
- Work with geologists, geophysicists, and geotechnical engineers to conduct probabilistic seismic hazard assessments for critical facilities (especially commercial nuclear) at sites both within the U.S. and abroad.
- Evaluate technical information regarding seismic sources from earthquake records, paleoseismology, structural geology, and neotectonics.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate probabilistic seismic hazard findings into engineering and risk assessment.
Interested Applicants should apply here or www.swri.jobs under job code number 01-01757.
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