PhD: GPU-Accelerated Earthquake Rupture Modeling

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zürich is looking for a motivated PhD student to investigate earthquake rupture mechanics. You will play a key role in combining numerical methods with theoretical analysis to explore how various stress states influence rupture propagation and energy dissipation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and possesses strong programming skills, particularly in Python. Join us in a collaborative environment that promotes scientific growth.

Qualifikationen

• Experience implementing scientific code and validating it.
• Familiarity with numerical methods for wave propagation, fracture, or solid mechanics.
• Fluency in English, oral and written.

Aufgaben

• Conduct investigation of dynamic earthquake rupture.
• Develop and use high-performance simulation tools.
• Validate numerical methods against established results.

Kenntnisse

Computational mechanics

Scientific computing

Programming in Python

High-performance computing

Version control

Ausbildung

MSc degree in mechanics, physics, engineering, earth science, or related discipline

Tools

C/C++

GPU programming

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zürich is looking for a motivated PhD student to investigate earthquake rupture mechanics. You will play a key role in combining numerical methods with theoretical analysis to explore how various stress states influence rupture propagation and energy dissipation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and possesses strong programming skills, particularly in Python. Join us in a collaborative environment that promotes scientific growth.