Especialista en Sismología

About the role

We are seeking a Seismology Specialist to join our team in El Salvador. The role involves processing ground‑motion records, calculating intensity parameters and supporting seismic hazard studies for the metropolitan area of San Salvador.

Key responsibilities

• Process acceleration records and compute peak acceleration, peak velocity, Arias intensity and response spectra.
• Characterize site effects, especially volcanic ash deposits, and assess their amplification potential.
• Maintain continuous technical liaison with the national seismic network operated by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) and manage access to its data.
• Correlate input ground motion with recorded structural responses to separate soil amplification from structural vulnerability.
• Provide seismic threat inputs for institutional micro‑zonation studies.
• Manage field instrumentation, either owned or obtained through agreements, as reference data.

Required profile

• Geophysicist, geologist or civil engineer with a specialization or postgraduate degree in seismology or seismic engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in seismic data processing or seismic hazard studies.
• Strong knowledge of the seismotectonic context of El Salvador and Central America.

Required skills

• Proficiency with seismic signal processing tools and response‑spectra calculation software.
• Experience using geographic information systems (GIS) for site‑effect analysis.

What we offer

• Fully onsite position based in El Salvador with a minimum two‑year residency requirement.
• Opportunity to work closely with the national seismic network and contribute to regional seismic safety.