Three (3) Science Research Assistant

Monthly Salary: P 24,482.40

Employment status:
Contract of Services under Volcano Geology, Geochemistry and Geophysics R&D Section (VGGGRDS) of Geology and Geophysics Research and Development Division (GGRDD)

Project Title: Philippine Volcano Hazard Research and Assessment (PVHRA)

Contract Duration:
February –June 2022 (can be renewed if performance is at least satisfactory)

Job Description:
 Provides assistance in the field data gathering such as monitoring of river channel morphology using drone and kinematic surveys, among others
 Assist in processing drone and kinematic data and generate orthophoto images and digital elevation models (DEMS)
 Assist in the acquisition of rainfall and other hydrological data, communication with LGUs for lahar monitoring activities
 Conducts collection, compilation and digitization of primary and secondary data related to the qualitative and quantitative volcanic hazards research and assessment
 Conduct remote sensing (RS)-related research work for hazard assessment
 Assist in the processing of hazard and exposure input information for threat assessment, compilation of codes and perform model runs for quantitative modeling activities
 Performs preliminary interpretation of qualitative hazard zones of assigned volcanoes
 Prepares project-related administrative papers
 Writes technical report related to the project
 Attends project-related internal and external engagements/trainings/meetings
 Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Educational Background
 BS Geology

Experience/Training/Competency
 Background in Geology, Geomorphology, Stratigraphy, Geochemistry, and Petrology/Petrography
 Close attention to details
 With field mapping skills
 Background in GIS (preferably ArcGIS) is an advantage
 Professional license or relevant certification
 Technical Report Writing
 Remote Sensing

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and send to the address below not later than February 15, 2022.

a. Application letter addressed to:
     Renato U. Solidum, Jr.
     Undersecretary, DOST and Officer-in-Charge, PHIVOLCS
     PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City

b. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and Work Experience Sheet which can be downloaded at csc.gov.ph;
c. Curriculum Vitae
d. Photocopy of Transcript of Records
e. Photocopy of Diploma

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(NOTE: Please indicate the position title, section and division in your application letter)

As an advocate of the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP), the DOST-PHIVOLCS encourages and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, religion, political affiliation including persons with disability, members of indigenous communities, and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities.

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.