Employment Opportunity at IRIS PASSCAL: Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst
The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both controlled and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Quality assurance testing of broadband, intermediate, and short-period seismometers
- Analysis and archiving of sensor test data
- Maintenance of pier, real-time data systems
- Maintenance and development of analysis tools
- Seismological fieldwork and user support
Minimum Requirements:
- M.S. or higher degree in seismology or 5 years of directly applicable experience
- Knowledge of seismology
- Familiarity with time-series analysis
- Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
- Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (shell, Python, perl)
Desired Qualifications:
- Applicants with Matlab experience and/or a background that includes seismological or geophysical field experience are desired.
- You are a self-motivated individual able to work in a multitasking environment. You are comfortable interacting with the seismological community both to provide support and to help users determine the appropriate equipment to meet their scientific goals. You are willing to travel for up to one month supporting seismic experiments in remote, international field locations. You work well in stressful situations. You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: IRIS PASSCAL Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst Search, c/o Human Resources Box 008, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The position will be open until filled.
