PhD in Dynamic Earthquake Rupture Modeling

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zürich is seeking a motivated PhD student to join their Professorship of Solid Mechanics. This position focuses on computational earthquake rupture mechanics, requiring a strong background in computational mechanics and programming skills

The ideal candidate will engage in theoretical and numerical investigation of dynamic earthquake processes, providing opportunities for collaboration in a supportive and international research environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in computational mechanics and implementing scientific code.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with version control.

Aufgaben

• Conduct investigation of dynamic earthquake rupture and energy dissipation.
• Connect theory with numerical simulations of earthquake rupture.
• Develop and validate high-performance simulation tools.

Kenntnisse

Computational mechanics

Programming in Python

Validating scientific code

High-performance computing

GPU programming

Solid mechanics

Scientific computing

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Python

C/C++

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zürich is seeking a motivated PhD student to join their Professorship of Solid Mechanics. This position focuses on computational earthquake rupture mechanics, requiring a strong background in computational mechanics and programming skills

The ideal candidate will engage in theoretical and numerical investigation of dynamic earthquake processes, providing opportunities for collaboration in a supportive and international research environment.