[ES_JOBS_NET] Seismologist Vacancy at The UWI Seismic Research Centre, St. Augustine. Trinidad

[Erouscilla Joseph]

*SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW/RESEARCH FELLOW (SEISMOLOGIST) (REF: 162/25/16 I 
L1)*

*The UWI Seismic Research Centre*

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 2020 April 12

_View Further Particulars Document <https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/docs/2458.pdf>_

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should possess a PhD in a relevant aspect of 
Seismology or Geophysics.

Candidates must also have experience in:
•    The application of seismic and other techniques for monitoring 
active volcanoes
•    A leadership role and supervision of postgraduate students in 
related disciplines

Candidates with the following will have an advantage:
•    Postgraduate degree (e.g. MPhil) or equivalent in Seismology/Geophysics
•    Observatory-type experience working with tectonic and/or volcanic 
seismicity in a regional setting
•    Practical experience with Python, Earthworm, Seisan and Seiscomp
•    Experience in the operation of modern telemetered digital 
seismograph networks for the detection and assessment of regional 
earthquakes

A BSc in Earth Science or Geophysics will be considered an asset.



Special Responsibilities

•    Working with a team of technicians, earth scientists and engineers 
to provide real-time earthquake and volcanic surveillance in the Eastern 
Caribbean
•    Developing a research program, in collaboration with other staff 
members
•    Maintaining the regional, instrumental, earthquake catalogue 
ensuring its completeness going
forward and backward in time
•    Interpreting seismic data and reporting to the SRC Director regularly
•    Playing a lead role in the operations, maintenance and further 
development of seismological data acquisition and processing tools
•    Working with other regional risk reduction stakeholders to 
strengthen capacity building for the production and application of 
earthquake and volcanic hazard/risk assessment tools in a more 
consistent manner


Personal Attributes

The Centre places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work 
well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also 
possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of 
both oral and written English is essential. Candidates must also:
•    Be competent in interpreting and manipulating earthquake data, in 
all its forms
•    Be competent in computer programming and software used in seismology
•    Be able to communicate science to non-scientists, with diplomacy 
and sensitivity, across the entire social spectrum and to government 
officials
•    Have knowledge of computer programming and software development 
which would be highly beneficial
•    Have demonstrable presentation and communication skills, 
particularly conveying complex ideas to a range of audiences
•    Be in possession of valid driver’s permit, or willing to acquire 
one rapidly

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the 
Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main 
Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. 
Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: 
HRApplications at sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be 
from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may 
be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff 
Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package 
may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the 
appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to 
send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the 
Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by 
the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not 
be considered.


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