One (1) Project Technical Assistant IV
Project title: Volcano-Hydrothermal System Models of Philippine Volcanoes: Tracking the Fluids and Related Hazards in Cagua and Hibok-Hibok Volcanoes, Philippines (VOTE-VHS)
Project description: The Volcano-Hydrothermal System Models of Philippine Volcanoes: Tracking the Fluids and Related Hazards in Cagua and Hibok-Hibok Volcanoes, Philippines is a DOST-GIA funded project with a goal of providing interpretation on the geochemical model of hydrothermal systems beneath active Philippine volcanoes and analyze geochemical and isotopic components to support the eruption prediction and warning efforts of DOST-PHIVOLCS
Implementing Agency: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Employment status: Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project
Contract Duration: January to June 2026 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)
Monthly Salary: PhP 43,350.00
Job Description
- Assists in the conduct of fieldwork, sample testing and in-site measurement of the physico-chemical properties of thermal spring waters and other volcanic fluids (e.g. crater lakes, fumaroles, mud pools);
- Assists in the preparation of samples collected in the field for analytical work (e.g. titration, acidification, dilution of samples);
- Conducts review of related literature which seek and provide scientific explanation of research and developments related to the project;
- Develops and maintains the database of primary and secondary data related to the geochemical investigation of fluids on active volcanoes;
- Assists in the preparation of work instructions for the methods used in fluid geochemistry;
- Keeps up to date with developments and new research in fluids geochemistry;
- Prepares project-related administrative papers;
- Writes technical report related to the project;
- Attends project-related internal and external engagements/meetings;
- Performs other tasks/functions (may not be exclusively project related) as may be assigned from time to time, especially during times of emergencies.
Educational Background
- BSc Geology / Chemistry
Experience/Training/Competency
- Basic background in Geology, Fluid Geochemistry, and Petrology/Petrography;
- Basic background in General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry;
- Basic knowledge on working with analytical equipment is an advantage;
- Close attention to details (above average);
- Basic background in GIS (preferably ArcGIS) is an advantage;
- Technical report writing (basic);
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Monitoring, evaluation, and project management
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and submit on or before December 30, 2025, 5:00PM.
a. Application letter addressed to:
Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol
Director, PHIVOLCS
PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
b. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent
passport-size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be
downloaded at csc.gov.ph;
c. Curriculum Vitae
d. Transcript of Records
e. Copy of Diploma
Send to hrmds@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph, cc: raymond.maximo@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
(NOTE: Please indicate the complete position title, section and division in your application letter)
This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and/or expression, civil status, religion, and political affiliation. This Office does not discriminate in the selection of employees based on the aforementioned pursuant to Equal Opportunities for Employment Principle (EOP).
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
