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The Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff, often as a final element to their formal career preparation. The Program is also intended to provide research experiences that enhance their personal scientific stature and credentials. The Mendenhall Program is envisioned to bring current scientific expertise to assist in the implementation of the USGS Strategic Plan and the science strategy of its programs (refer to http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2007/1309/,http://www.usgs.gov/start_with_science/). Mendenhall Fellows are expected to publish their results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets.
Salary: $88,582 (Step 01) to $115,157 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
05/25/2018 to 07/25/2018
$88,582 - $115,157 per year
GS 12
Occasional travel - Overnight travel of 1 to 5 nights per month may be required.
No
Term - Time Limited Appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 Years
Full-time
12
No
SAC-2018-0238
500477000
Mendenhall Research Fellowship - Research Opportunity # S28. Characterizing crustal structure in the San Francisco Bay area for earthquake ground-motion simulations
Earthquake engineers require accurate estimates of strong ground motion in order to design structures to resist earthquake loads efficiently and reduce loss of life and property from damaging earthquakes. In order to improve seismic hazard assessments, we need to advance our understanding of the physical processes that govern ground shaking and its effects on the built environment. As seismic waves propagate away from a fault rupture, they are affected by the earth structure, resulting in complex wave propagation effects caused by basin edges, super-critical reflections, scattering, and other features.
We seek a Mendenhall Postdoctoral Scholar to use novel data and/or analysis techniques to improve the USGS 3D seismic velocity model for the San Francisco Bay region (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/3dgeologic/). Many of the sedimentary basins within the model were defined using geophysical data, e.g., gravity surveys. Proposals combining seismic observations (e.g., earthquake recordings, previous active source experiments, and ambient noise) with geophysical observations (e.g., gravity and aeromagnetic data) and well logs to constrain the 3D elastic properties are strongly encouraged. Proposals should describe the merit of incorporating the chosen subset of observations in constraining the seismic velocity model. The proposed study should include documenting the effects of improvements in the seismic velocity model on ground-motion simulations of moderate earthquakes.
Extensive data sets encompassing earthquake ground motions from broadband and strong-motion stations and active and passive source experiments are available for use in these studies. The Earthquake Science Center maintains a small pool of portable instruments that can be leveraged for high priority temporary deployments. Proposals with work plans that include portable deployments should discuss the role of such data and timeline for its collection and analysis within the two-year duration of the fellowship.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the advisors below early in the application process to discuss project ideas.
Proposed Duty Station: Menlo Park, California
Areas of Ph.D.: Geophysics or engineering seismology or exploration seismology with a focus on seismic wave propagation, ground motion and earthquake physics; or related fields (candidates holding a Ph.D. in other disciplines, but with extensive knowledge and skills relevant to the Research Opportunity may be considered).
Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Research Geophysicist, Research Engineer
(This type of research is performed by those who have backgrounds for the occupations stated above. However, other titles may be applicable depending on the applicant's background, education, and research proposal. The final classification of the position will be made by the Human Resources Specialist.)
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/qualifications.html
Physical/Environmental Demands: Work is usually performed in an office setting. The work area: Normally involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices or meeting and training rooms. Work will involve occasional travel to scientific conferences and meetings.
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