Position Description: The Harvard Seismology group is looking to hire someone to "test out" a yet-to-be-published manual for a new version of analogue seismogram digitization software, DigitSeis. Applicants must be able to install and run the new software on their computer and process some seismogram images by consulting the manual and instructional videos, and because we wish to have the software used by non-specialists, no prior experience or knowledge in seismology will be preferable.

Duration: 2-3 weeks

Work Hours: 10 hours/week

Pay Rate: $15/hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

• no prior experience in the field is preferred

• computer (with Mac OS or Windows excluding 32-bit Windows)

• internet

• complete a survey at the end of the project

All necessary software, data, and instructions will be provided.

Opportunities to Explore the EPS Department:

The student(s) would have weekly meetings to discuss their experience with DigitSeis and its documentation over the past week, where they would have the opportunity to speak to Thomas Lee, a former EPS undergraduate, with any questions about the department or life at Harvard. They would also be welcome to attend the Harvard Seismology Group's weekly group meeting.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) welcomes everyone and aims for a diverse and inclusive community. Preferences will be given to rising sophomores and incoming first year students, but we encourage all interested students to apply. Students who are already working with members of the EPS community and non-Harvard students are not eligible for this position.

Application: closed (July 31-August 4)

Number of Applicants: 51

Number of Positions Available: 2

Students Hired: Laura Appleby (incoming first year)

Joseph Brower (incoming first year)