The Icelandic Meteorological Office, IMO, is seeking an experienced geophysicist to join it's Division of Processing and Research and to lead future development of the institute's GPS network (ISGPS) as well as to lead research on crustal deformation in Iceland. This is a full-time, future position.

Duties involve:

Research on crustal deformation, its potential impact on natural hazards and and association with glacial isostatic rebound. Strategic planning and management of the Icelandic ISGPS network for monitoring of crustal deformations and associated natural hazards. Management of Icelandic and international research projects involving crustal deformation, including research proposals preparation. Management and development of GPS data processing including real time processing. Active participation in daily monitoring of geophysical hazards in Iceland.

Educational and proficiency requirements:

• Ph.D. in geophysics, specializing in crustal deformation
• Proficient research and project management experience
• Experience with GPS data processing
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of the Linux environment
• Organization, initiative and independency
• Excellent communication, team-working and problem solving skills

Based in Reykjavík, IMO is a multidisciplinary monitoring and research institute of all natural hazards in Iceland, operating several nationwide observational systems. To monitor crustal movements and deformation, earthquake activity and volcanic unrest at the divergent plate boundary crossing Iceland, the institute operates a 55-station, automatic seismic network (SIL) focused on micro seismicity, a continuous GPS (ISGPS) network of around 60 stations, some with high sample rate, and a 5-station borehole strain meter network. The institute conducts research in seismology and crustal deformation mainly to improve its role regarding natural hazards.

IMO employs over 270 scientists, technicians and support staff, of which over 30 scientists work in the Processing and Research Division. A solid-earth group involved in monitoring and research of crustal deformation, earthquake- and volcanic hazards includes 13 individuals from all divisions. The solid-earth group has led and participated in several EU projects in the field of natural hazards, is active in international collaboration and has a long-term advisory role with the Icelandic Civil Protection.

Further information about the position will be provided by Jórunn Hardardóttir, Managing Director of Processing and Research (jorunn@vedur.is, tel. +354 8628323), Kristín S. Vogfjörd, Director of Research (vogfjord@vedur.is , tel. +354 5226169) and Borgar Axelsson, Human Resources Manager (borgar@vedur.is, tel.+354 5226000).

Application deadline is February 28, 2010.

Salary is 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: Borgar Axelsson, Bustadavegur 9, IS-150 Reykjavik, Iceland, or to the e-mail address: borgar@vedur.is marked "GPS researcher".