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Dr. Robert Rogers
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology
California State University, Stanislaus
801 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA 95382
Tel. 209 664-6691
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Subject: [SPAM] 2 Positions to Work on Volcanoes, OVSICORI-UNA
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Subject: [SPAM] 2 Positions to Work on Volcanoes, OVSICORI-UNA
1. Physical Volcanology (Field Volcanology)
We invite applicants to fill this vacant on a two year basis (annual contracts) After the third year it will be a tenure-track faculty position. This position will be available after all applications are received and screened by a selection panel. A virtual interview (precandidates only) might be necessary.
The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI- UNA) is a research institute in-charge of daily volcano and seismic monitoring. Affiliated to Universidad Nacional it counts with a new building, fully equipped with a seismological network, a geochemical lab and other related facilities.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide a CV containing two references from academic advisors and/or prior positions. Copy of university diplomas and grade information will be requested when required.
Required qualifications: M.Sc or PhD in Geology. Students attending final requisites to obtain their PhD will be considered.
Emphasis in:
Physical Volcanology (Volcano Surveillance)
Geologic Cartography and Volcanic Hazards
Requisites:
Experience in physical volcanology and/or field geology
Desirable experience: Modeling of volcanic processes and Geographical Information Systems
Experienced with geophysical instruments and equipment
Analysis, interpretation and publication of related topics
Experience in Petrology and/or petrography
Disposition to carry out team work
Capacity and disposition to carry out institutional consulting work
Availability to work in the entire Costarrican territory
Disposition to accept duty availability
Disposition to receive training
Disposition to teaching part time (25%)
Driver’s license
Full command of Spanish
Full command of English
Conditions: Monthly salary is based on category ranked by institutional financial conditions and academic qualifications. Incentives for intellectual production and other economic items apply. An estimate of salary may vary between $ 1000 and $1500 monthly; this includes duty availability. Economic incentives will increase such salary depending on intellectual production submitted to an academic internal commission.
This position will involve a large field work component, thus applicants should be fit and in good health. Good communicative skills are important to transfer science to non-scientists.
Reception of applications will be open from xx May , 2007 to June xx, 2007.
The screening commission will select pre-candidates after the last day of document reception.
Results will be communicated within 30 days after selection.
Physical address:
Observatorio Vulcanológíco y Sismológico de Costa Rica, Campus Omar Dengo Heredia
Office hours: 8:00 a 12:00 y de 1:00 a 5:00 p.m. (Costa Rica time GMT-6)
P.O. Box: 2346-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica. América Central.
Teléfono 562 4001- 261 06 11
Fax (506) 261 0303
2. Volcano Seismology
We invite applicants to fill this vacant on a two year basis (annual contracts). After the third year it will be a tenure-track faculty position. This position will be available after all applications are received and screened by a selection panel. A personal interview might be necessary.
The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI- UNA) is a research institute in-charge of daily volcano and seismic monitoring. Affiliated to Universidad Nacional it counts with a new building, fully equipped with a seismological network, a geochemical lab and other related facilities.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide a CV containing two references from academic advisors and/or prior positions. Copy of university diplomas and grade information are required.
Required qualifications: M.Sc or PhD in Geology, geophysics or seismology. Students attending final requisites to obtain their PhD will be considered.
Requisites:
Experience in: physical volcanology and/or field geology
Desirable experience: Modeling of seismo-volcanic processes
Experienced with geophysical instruments and equipment
Analysis, interpretation and publication of related topics.
Classification and analysis of daily volcano-seismic activity
Disposition to carry out team work.
Capacity and disposition to carry out institutional consulting work
Availability to work in the entire Costarrican territory
Disposition to accept duty availability
Disposition to receive training
Disposition to teaching up to a 1/4
Driver’s license
Full command of Spanish.
Full command of English
Conditions: Monthly salary is based on category ranked by academic qualifications and institutional financial conditions. Incentives for intellectual production and other economic items apply. An estimate of salary can be obtained from the administrative assistant after preselection phase.
This position will involve a large field work component, thus applicants should be fit and in good health. Good communicative skills are important to transfer science to non-scientists.
Reception of applications will be open from April 1st, 2007 to May 1st, 2007
The screening commission will select pre-candidates after the last day of document reception.
Results will be communicated within 30 days after selection.
Physical address:
Observatorio Vulcanológíco y Sismológico de Costa Rica, Campus Omar Dengo Heredia
Office hours: 8:00 a 12:00 y de 1:00 a 5:00 P.m. (Costa Rica time GMT-6)
P.O. Box: 2346-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica. América Central.
Teléfono 562 4001- 261 06 11
Fax (506) 261 0303
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