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Research Assistant in Seismology Department of Geology, University of Leicester R&AIB £20,044 to £22,289 pa Available as soon as possible until 31 March 2009 Ref: R2476/WEB A physical sciences graduate is required to work at SEIS-UK, a NERC funded national facility for portable seismic instrumentation and data management based in the Department of Geology. These systems are available for use on research projects organised by members of the UK academic community. The successful candidate is required to work in the team running the facility. The postholder will be responsible for assisting in the development and documentation of instrument use and data management procedures. They will also be required to assist in the training of new equipment users, both in the UK and on research projects worldwide. Candidates should have experience with geophysics fieldwork (preferably seismic) and be familiar with UNIX and PC computing environments. Experience of basic system administration and writing of script files will be an advantage. A good first degree in geophysics, physics or earth sciences (with a strong physical science component) is essential. Informal enquires are welcome and should be made to Dr Alex Brisbourne (email: [log in to unmask] tel. 0116-252-3791), Department of Geology, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH. Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available by following the link above or in hardcopy from Personnel Services, tel: 0116 223 1341, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: [log in to unmask] Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed application form. Closing date: 10 February 2006. Further details at http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/r2476p.html