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IT Expert for Seismological Data and Services Management

Position
IT Expert for Seismological Data and Services Management

Employer

ETHZ


Location
Switzerland

Sector
Academic

Relevant division
Seismology (SM)

Type
Contract

Level
Experienced

Salary
Open

Preferred education
Master

Application deadline
Open until the position is filled

Posted
28 March 2025

Job description

🚀 We’re Hiring: IT Expert for Seismological Data and Services Management 🌍💻

📍 Location: Zurich, ETH Zurich
📄 Employment Type: Fixed-term
📊 Workload: 80%-100%

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and geosciences? At the Bedretto Underground Laboratory for Geosciences and Geoenergies (BedrettoLab), we operate one of the most advanced seismic networks, capable of detecting ultra-small earthquakes in real time. We are seeking an IT Expert to manage and enhance our seismological data and services.

🔹 Your Role Includes:

  • Oversee real-time data acquisition and instrument configurations using SeisComP, SeedLink, and FDSN web services
  • Optimize data storage and distribution with database solutions like PostgreSQL
  • Ensure system reliability through advanced monitoring and quality control

🔹 What You Bring:
✔️ Familiarity with real-time data streaming, seismic processing, and monitoring tools
✔️ A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for research and technology

🌍 Why Join Us?
✅ Contribute to groundbreaking research in earthquake physics and geothermal energy
✅ Flexible workload (80%-100%) and competitive salary & benefits

📩 Interested? Apply now! Send your application via our online portal. More details here: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_1T5dHwrcccrVUIBZIo