Seismic Hazard & Risk Modeling Research Associate (Hybrid)

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Generous pensions scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Development and wellbeing programs

Retail discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate in Seismic Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment to join a project on improving seismic safety in Uganda. The role involves data analysis, model development and collaboration with international teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will use OpenQuake and GIS tools, develop vulnerability curves and perform risk calculations while contributing to scholarly outputs and project documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Earthquake Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of probabilistic seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with OpenQuake and GIS for seismic risk modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research on seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment.
• Develop and map data in GIS and build vulnerability/fragility curves.
• Create high-fidelity FE models and perform analyses.
• Collaborate with Uganda project partners and coordinate activities; travel may be required.
• Prepare project reports, papers and outreach materials for dissemination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Project coordination

Research synthesis

Education

PhD in Earthquake Engineering or closely related field

Tools

OpenQuake

GIS

FEA software

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate in Seismic Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment to join a project on improving seismic safety in Uganda. The role involves data analysis, model development and collaboration with international teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will use OpenQuake and GIS tools, develop vulnerability curves and perform risk calculations while contributing to scholarly outputs and project documentation.