Postdoctoral / Research Fellow, Seismology and Mathematical Geophysics

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU); Canberra; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow in observational seismology. The successful applicant will join a vibrant Solid Earth Geophysics group to work on passive-seismic imaging of upper mantle structure beneath the WA-Array.

The role focuses on applying anisotropic receiver functions and S-wave receiver functions to study upper mantle discontinuities. Candidates with experience in observational seismology and large datasets are encouraged to

Qualifications

• PhD in observational seismology (or awarding within six months).
• Experience in processing and analyzing passive-seismic data.
• Programming skills with Python or MATLAB for data computation and visualization.
• Experience working with large datasets from continental-scale arrays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observational seismology research focusing on passive imaging of upper mantle.
• Apply anisotropic receiver functions and S-wave receiver functions to study mantle discontinuities.
• Process and analyze WA-Array data and contribute to collaboration with Solid Earth Geophysics.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Seismic data processing

Data visualization

Education

PhD in observational seismology

Tools

Receiver Functions

Job description

Organisation/Company AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Classification: Academic Level A/B
Salary package: $91,546 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded).

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The Position

Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow in observational seismology. The successful applicant will join a vibrant and collaborative environment in Solid Earth Geophysics with world-class expertise in seismology, geodynamics, mathematical geophysics, and rock/mineral physics. The role will focus on passive-seismic imaging of upper mantle structure beneath the WA-Array, a continental scale array that aims cover the entirety of Western Australia at 40km station spacing over the coming decade.The goals of the project are to apply (i) anisotropic receiver functions, and (ii) S-wave Receiver Functions to study upper mantle discontinuities such as the Lithosphere-Asthenosphere Boundary. Candidates with relevant experience in observational seismology are encouraged to apply.

The Person

We are looking for an early career researcher with a PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment) in the field of observational seismology (or a related area), and that has the ability to articulate and prosecute innovate research. Evidence of experience that is relevant to some or all of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Requesting, processing, and analysing passive-seismic data
• Programming skills (such as with Python or MATLAB) for data computation and visualisation
• Methods for imaging or probing the Earth’s upper mantle, in particular using receiver functions
• Prior experience of working with large datasets (e.g. from continental-scale arrays)

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The College

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Country Australia City Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Postal Code Canberra

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