Postdoc in Seismology: Fieldwork & Imaging in Greece

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead seismic data analysis for a project in active rift zones in Greece. Candidates should have a relevant PhD, experience with seismic datasets, and communication skills for publishing results. The role involves fieldwork, data processing, and collaboration with international partners, offering opportunities for career development in a leading research environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to mentoring and networking opportunities

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• You will hold or be in the final stages of a PhD in a subject relevant to the project.
• Experience in handling large datasets and processing seismicity data is required.
• Competence in interpreting seismicity results with tectonic information is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork and manage the seismic network for the project.
• Combine new seismicity data with existing network data for analysis.
• Implement automated detection of seismicity and create a high-quality catalogue.

Skills

Experience handling large passive seismic datasets

Data processing and analysis of seismicity

Communication of research results

Seismological fieldwork

Crustal seismic imaging

Interpreting seismicity results

Education

PhD in relevant subject

Job description

A UK research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead seismic data analysis for a project in active rift zones in Greece. Candidates should have a relevant PhD, experience with seismic datasets, and communication skills for publishing results. The role involves fieldwork, data processing, and collaboration with international partners, offering opportunities for career development in a leading research environment.