Researcher

Are you interested in working with development of methods and software for seismic data processing and analysis, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a research position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind. We are approximately 280 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; petrology, mineralogy and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. Read more here: Earth Sciences

The Swedish National Seismic Network, SNSN , operates 67 broad-band seismic stations distributed over the length of the country. Local, regional and teleseismic earthquakes are routinely recorded, analyzed and archived. In addition to the daily operation of the network, the SNSN provides information services to support society when natural disasters occur, mostly earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. This service is provided to government agencies, media, the general public and businesses, as well as international collaborators. A significant part of the work within the SNSN involves development of methods of data analyses, maintenance in the field, international data exchange and collaboration with other seismological networks in Europe and other parts of the world. The SNSN currently employs 10 persons, some of which are part-time positions. Organizational, the SNSN is located in the Geophysics program at the Department of Earth Sciences, and there is close collaboration between the SNSN and the Earthquake Seismology group in the Geophysics program.

Duties
The researcher will take active part in the development of methods and software for seismic data processing and analysis. Participate in research on, and routine analysis of - local, regional and teleseismic events. An important part of the duties is the participate in information services: to authorities, media and the general public, as well as in outreach related to SNSN. The job also includes travel within Sweden for maintenance of permanent seismic stations and occasional deployment of temporary stations. The researcher will also participate in development projects, with industry or international collaborators and take part in meetings and conferences nationally and internationally.

Requirements
PhD or equivalent in seismology, geophysics or similar. Experience with analysis of local earthquake data is required. Familiarity with Linux/ UNIX-systems is necessary, as is experience with programming (Python/C/shell scripts). The ability to express oneself well in written and oral English is important.

Additional qualifications
Knowledge of seismic network operations is an advantage. Experience from international collaboration in larger projects is an advantage. Field work experience is a plus, as is experience of information services. A driver’s license is an advantage as well as the ability to express oneself well in written and oral Swedish. Personal traits such as flexibility, the ability to work under short term pressure and collaborative skills are important.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position (substitute), 8 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2024-11-15 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Björn Lund, phone: 018-4712390, email: bjorn.lund@geo.uu.se

Please submit your application by 24 October 2024, UFV-PA 2024/3469.

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