Project title: Enhancing Structural Tsunami Resilience through Probabilistic Inundation and Design Evaluation (TRIDENT) Project

 

Implementing Agency:

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

 

Employment status:

Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project

 

Contract Duration:

February 16 to June 30, 2026

 

One (1) Project Technical Assistant IV

 

Monthly Salary: PhP 43,350.00/month

 

Job Description

● Collect, organize, and process data for tsunami source modeling and simulation input

● Conduct R&D on tsunami hazard modeling and other related topics

● Run basic modeling scripts or simulation tools under the guidance of senior staff

● Generate figures, maps, and datasets for technical reports and presentations

● Assist in field data collection, stakeholder coordination, and database management

 

JUSTIFICATION FOR HIRING: The Enhancing Structural Tsunami Resilience through Probabilistic Inundation and Design Evaluation (TRIDENT) project has approved funding and MOA. The project implementation is targeted for two years (2025-2027).

 

Educational Background

● Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline

 

Experience/Training/Competency

● Relevant experience in data processing and scientific research (fresh graduates with strong technical skills may apply

● Background on coastal and/or structural engineering is preferred

● Exposure to programming (Python, R, or MATLAB) or modeling environments (basic proficiency in GIS, is an advantage)

● Willing and fit for travel and fieldwork

● With good technical writing and presentation skills

● strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to data accuracy

● Ability to work collaboratively in a research team environment

 

Requirements:

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

 

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Submit on or before February 25, 2026

Send to trident@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

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