The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources is seeking a Research Scientist I in Seismology. Duties include overseeing the implementation of new workflows and products for real-time earthquake monitoring operations, assisting with network fieldwork, maintenance of computer processing systems, and permitting activities, supervising data quality control of NMTSO data products, and developing funding proposals in collaboration with researchers within the state and nationally.
Job functions: Operate, maintain, and upgrade the NMTSO data acquisition and processing systems; daily earthquake analysis and quality check of data products; research on New Mexico seismology; field work for seismic station maintenance and telemetry; write reports and proposals to funding agencies.
Required qualifications: Ph.D. or other doctorate-level equivalent in Geophysics/Seismology. Prior experience/knowledge of SeisComP. Knowledge of Python, ObsPy, or other relevant programming language.
Desired qualifications: Previous research experience in induced seismicity and/or earthquake magnitude or hazard studies. Prior experience with seismic equipment installation and real-time telemetry management.
Applicants must submit a resume, a two-page research statement, and a one-page cover letter to nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu.
Application details are available on the New Mexico Tech (NMT) jobs page.