Mendenhall Program: Volcano-related opportunities
Mendenhall opportunities associated with volcanoes are now available! Please see individual opportunity information for closing dates.
It is anticipated that these positions will start no later than March 2025. The person selected must have all PhD requirements completed and MUST submit proof of completion prior to receiving an official start date. Exceptions may be made for a later start date on a case-by-case basis.
Please send general inquiries to the Mendenhall Program email box: mendenhall@usgs.gov
22-17. Advancing automated infrasound signal detection and classification
We seek a Fellow to advance USGS infrasound monitoring capabilities such as automatic signal categorization (e.g., volcanic eruptions, landslides, rock falls, lahars, and debris flows), development of detection and characterization algorithms, and building a robust infrastructure for signal processing and event documentation to support real-time monitoring and scientific analyses of sources.
22-19. Linking sediment flux to hydrological variation and geomorphic change—modeling erosion, channel development, and forecasting long-term evolution of highly perturbed fluvial systems
This opportunity focuses on modeling linkages among sediment flux, hydrologic variability, and complex geomorphic change in volcanically disturbed fluvial systems in order to better quantify relations among sediment erosion, transport, and storage following significant fluvial disturbance and to forecast long-term evolution of perturbed fluvial systems under varying climate scenarios.
22-20. Assessing slope instability and tsunamigenic hazards of island volcanoes to coastal areas in the U.S. and its territories
Tsunamis generated by the collapse of volcanic edifices are a potentially high impact hazard. A multidisciplinary project across several USGS programs will enhance the understanding of hazards resulting from instability of island volcanoes and potential subsequent tsunami generation. The overarching goal is to improve the resilience of coastal and island communities.
22-21. Multi-hazard, statistical analysis of extreme geophysical events
Extremely large (and impactful) geophysical events occur only rarely. As a result, it is difficult to estimate their occurrence frequency and geographic expression. Generalized statistical methods can be specialized using physical principles to improve the accuracy of hazard and risk estimates.