Seismologists or Geophysicists at IMO
Icelandic Meteorological Office
Posted: 06/27/2008
The Icelandic Meteorological Office, IMO, has two positions available
for seismologists or geophysicists interested in working for the
Geophysical Monitoring and Research Sections of the institute's Physics
Department.
Based in Reykjavík, IMO is a multidisciplinary
monitoring and research institute focused on natural hazards in
Iceland. The institute employs over 90 scientists, technicians and
support staff, of which 15 individuals in the Physics Department make
up a team responsible for monitoring and researching earthquake- and
volcanic hazards. The Physics Department operates the national seismic
network (SIL), the continuous GPS network (ISGPS) and several
volumetric strain meters. These networks are the basis for monitoring
earthquake activity, crustal movements, volcanic unrest, and glacial
floods. The focus of the seismic network is on microseismicity in the
transform- and volcanic zones of Iceland. To strengthen the monitoring
capabilities, the department conducts research in seismology and
crustal deformation. Seismological research topics include
microearthquake analysis, local and regional wave propagation, volcano
seismology, subsurface fault-mapping using microearthquakes, ear!
ly-warning alerts, and hazard forecasting. The department has lead and
participated in several EU projects in the field of natural hazards;
current projects being VOLUME, SAFER and TRANSFER. The department has a
long-term advisory role with the Icelandic Civil Protection.
We
seek highly motivated and independent geophysicists or seismologists,
looking for challenging projects. The individuals should be keen to
participate in the development of IMO’s real-time monitoring and
analysis systems and interested in reasearch of geophysical processes
at an active plate boundary. An advanced degree in geophysics or
seismology is required, preferably at PhD level. Additionally,
proficiency in seismic data analysis and programming skills in a Linux
environment is preferable.
Activities in the Geophysical Research Section include:
-Analyzing local and regional seismic data and performing research to enhance the hazard monitoring capabilities
-Monitoring data quality, maintaining seismic databases and data analysis software
-Participation in collaborative research projects and development and funding of individual research projects
-Participation in daily monitoring activities
Activities in the Geophysical Monitoring Section include:
-Monitoring and analysis of earthquake activity, volcanoes and other natural hazards
-Operating and maintaining quality control of an automatic data acquisition, data transfer and monitoring system
-Programming and development of real-time automatic systems
-Participation in research projects
Salaries
are according to the appropriate civil service level. Applicants should
send a cover letter including CV and names and contact information of
two individuals who can supply letters of reference to: Steinunn S.
Jakobsdottir, Head of Physics Department, Icelandic Meteorological
Office, Bustadavegur 9, IS-150 Reykjavik, Iceland, e-mail:
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We will begin considering applications on August 1, and
will continue until the positions are filled. Further information may
be obtained from the Research Section head, Kristin S. Vogfjord,
e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or the Geophysical Monitoring Section head,
Gunnar B. Gudmundsson, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Further details about IMO
can be found at: http://en.vedur.is.
