Seismic-Acoustic Officer (P-4)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Scientific Methods Unit, Software Applications Section, International Data Centre Division (IDC).

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Head, Scientific Methods Unit, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct projects to improve and evaluate the performance of seismo-acoustic (infrasound) data processing and data fusion algorithms and systems;
2. Develop, optimize and calibrate signal detection, signal association, event location and event characterization algorithms as required;
3. Perform research and lead software development in areas including signal detection, phase association, signal propagation, receiver effects, event location and source mechanisms;
4. Define requirements and supervise the development of new software;
5. Apply statistical methods to determine and optimize the performance of operational systems for automatic analysis and interactive review of infrasound data;
6. Plan, manage and evaluate work done by external contractors in the area of seismo-acoustic research and development;
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in seismo-acoustics,  geophysics, seismology or a related field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• At least seven years relevant working experience with geophysical methods and data processing techniques; 
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX operating systems and large databases, in particular Oracle/SQL; knowledge of data analysis and display software; 
• Experience in quantitative research using computers and processing large volumes of data; 
• Extensive experience in infrasound data processing is an advantage.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
• Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
• Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;
• Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches;
• Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients;
• Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve;
• Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.