Project title: Surface and Subsurface Investigation of Active Faults Using Integrated Geophysical, Geological, and Paleoseismological Mapping and Research in the Philippines (SIGMAPh)

 

Division/Section:

GGRDD-EGGRDS

 

Implementing Agency:

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

 

Employment status:

Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project

 

Contract Duration:

April 2026 to June 2026 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)

 

Four (4) Project Technical Assistant IV

 

Monthly Salary: Php 43,350.00

 

Job Description

• Assists in earthquake hazards mapping and research using various instruments.
• Assists in the analysis and interpretation of processed data.
• Assists in the conduct of information, education, and communication campaigns and work with local government units and other stakeholders during fault information dissemination activities.
• Carries out activities in the project plan.
• Maintains equipment/instruments
• Contributes in writing reports and publishable papers.
• Assists in administrative tasks concerning the project.
• Presents results in written and oral manner.
• Performs other tasks related to the program that may be assigned from time to time.

 

Educational Background

Graduate of BS Geology Physics or related earth science and engineering courses

 

Experience/Training/Competency

• Able, willing, and fit to travel and conduct fieldworks.
• Basic field mapping and GIS Skills
• Able to communicate well with coworkers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Able to manage work schedule and project activities
• Detail-oriented
• With basic technical writing and presentation skills.
• With a sound understanding of research topic principles, methodologies related to earthquake sources and effects.
• Basic knowledge on remote sensing and photogrammetry, tectonics, geomorphology, and seismic
• Preferable with basic knowledge in using geophysics and seismic instrumentation and data processing.
• Experience in remotely piloted vehicles is an advantage.

 

 

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 5:00PM April 7, 2026
Send to walkthefault@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

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