Mendenhall Program: Geomagnetism-related opportunities
Mendenhall opportunities associated with geomagnetism are now available! Please see individual opportunity information for closing dates.
It is anticipated that these positions will start no later than March 2026. 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
23-24. Analysis of geomagnetic field disturbance effects on seismic monitoring
Geomagnetic field disturbance can interfere with seismic monitoring (e.g., Ringler et al. 2020). Magnetic storms can introduce unwanted noise in seismic data, degrading event-detection threshold and affecting detailed analyses of seismograms. Under this proposal, this interference will be analyzed, resulting in improved seismic monitoring and improving our understanding of geomagnetic disturbance.
23-20. Geoelectromagnetic hazard science for modern society
Geoelectric fields induced in the Earth (either by magnetic storms or nuclear explosions) can adversely affect grounded power-transmission systems. A variety of data-based analyses can provide physically realistic estimates of related geoelectromagnetic hazards that inform projects of national importance.