[ES_JOBS_NET] Seismic Analyst position at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network in Seattle, WA

[Mouse Marie Reusch]

Closing soon!

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) at the University of 
Washington (UW) in Seattle has an excellent opportunity for a Seismic 
Analyst. This is an in-person or hybrid (in-person and telework) position.

The PNSN monitors earthquakes in Washington and Oregon for public safety 
and scientific research. We operate 600+ remote seismic stations 
throughout the region. Data from these remote sites are continuously 
transmitted to the UW. The data are processed through several software 
applications to provide a series of earthquake information products.

As a seismic analyst, you will play a key role in producing PNSN’s event 
catalog. Together with the lead seismic analyst, you will review, 
relocate, and categorize every single seismic event that the automatic 
algorithms detect. In addition, as part of a small team of scientists, 
software engineers, and computer specialists you will help maintain and 
implement other products and ensure that they are successfully sent to 
the ANSS Comprehensive Catalog and our public-facing website. The ideal 
candidate has excellent computer scripting and python programming skills.

The PNSN’s values emphasize a respectful inclusive environment, the open 
sharing of different perspectives, employee flexibility, and a 
commitment to serving Washington and Oregon with strong applied 
science.  Professional development is expected and encouraged.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Catalog creation and distribution
• Support, maintenance, and tuning of other existing products
• Contribute to internal documentation/knowledge base
• Data visualization, quality assessment, and reporting
• Participate in research and development, undergraduate mentoring
• Respond to outages, earthquake sequences, and volcanic unrest during 
non-business hours as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Geoscience, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 3 months of relevant experience, or equivalent 
education/experience

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum 
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a 
license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic knowledge of seismic wave propagation
• Demonstrated Linux computer scripting and Python programming skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to continuous learning

DESIRED:

• Experience with Jiggle
• Experience operating ShakeMap or ShakeCast
• Familiarity with SQL
• Experience with cloud computing

For instructions on how to apply, see the ad on the UW jobs website: 
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=218682

For more information, contact PNSN Network Manager Dr J Renate Hartog at 
jrhartog at uw.edu

Department: PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEISMIC NETWORK
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible (In office and Telework)
Posting Date: 02/15/2023
Closing Info: Closes On   02/28/2023
Salary: $6,500 - $8,000 per month