JOB OPENING
One (1) Science Research Specialist II
The Project
The PHIVOLCS-funded project Development of Early Warning Systems for Landslides, also known as the DYNASLOPE Project, is a multidisciplinary endeavor addressing the problem of landslide risk. The project is composed of instrumentation engineers, software engineers, civil engineers, geologists, social scientists, and community developers working together towards a unified goal.
Project contract is 5 months (February – June 2018)
Job description:
●conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative tasks
●assist in the conduct of seminars and consultations
●conduct work related to the implementation of early warning system protocol
●assist in geotechnical analysis of project sites
●conduct research related to landslide scenario
●write reports, documentation, technical papers related to team output
●conduct quarterly and quick-response field surveys
Eligibility
●BS Geology or Civil Engineering
●preferably, licensed professional
●preferably, at least one (1) year experience in relevant field, preferably in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering
●preferably, with at least six (6) months experience in landslide mapping, monitoring and early warning
●knowledgeable and skilled in GIS applications
●knowledgeable and skilled in geologic mapping
●preferably, with background in landslide investigations
●demonstrate good report writing skills
●physically fit to conduct field works in difficult terrain
●can and willing to go on long fieldworks and frequent fieldworks
●can and willing to render monitoring work even at nights, weekends, or holidays
●can work well with the team
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 5, 2018.
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
3. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to:
Renato U. Solidum, Jr.
Undersecretary for DRR-CC, DOST and Officer-in-Charge, PHIVOLCS
PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
