Postdoctoral / Research Fellow in Observational Seismology

European Geosciences Union; Canberra; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University invites applications for a Postdoctoral / Research Fellow in Observational Seismology within the Research School of Earth Sciences. The role focuses on observational seismology, aiming to reveal upper mantle structure beneath the WA-Array using receiver functions.

Funding is available for up to 3.5 years with a start in Q1 2027. Level A or B depending on experience; international applicants welcome.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred for Level B.

Skills

Observational seismology

Receiver functions

Education

PhD

Job description

Postdoctoral / Research Fellow in Observational Seismology

$114,906 AUD for level A, $124,638 AUD for level B

Required education

PhD

15 November 2026

Posted

13 October 2026

We're looking for a postdoc / research fellow in seismology to join us at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at The Australian National University (ANU).

The position will focus on research in observational seismology, with the aim to investigate upper mantle structure (using receiver functions) beneath the WA-Array, an ongoing continental scale array covering Western Australia. Candidates with relevant experience in observational seismology are encouraged to apply.

The position is open to level A or level B. Candidates for the higher level will typically have prior substantive postdoctoral experience. Funding is available for up to 3.5 years (until 30th June 2027) with a preferred start date in Q1 2027. International applicants are welcome to apply.