Seismic Risk & Hazard Research Associate – Uganda

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

41 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Research development support

Dismissal recognition awards

Family-friendly policies

Résumé du poste

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate on an EPSRC project to improve seismic safety in Uganda. You will analyse data, develop vulnerability/fragility curves, implement exposure models and perform risk calculations with open-source tools while closely collaborating with Ugandan researchers.

The role requires a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (or near completion) and strong expertise in probabilistic seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment, GIS

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience in probabilistic seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment.
• GIS data modelling and mapping of seismologic, geologic and built environment data.
• Proven IT skills with OpenQuake and MATLAB.
• Strong written/verbal communication and report-writing abilities.
• Publication record in high-profile journals.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, manage resources and progress work.

Responsabilités

• Design and perform research on earthquake hazard, vulnerability and risk.
• Analyse and map collected seismological and geological data in GIS.
• Develop high-fidelity FE models and run analyses.
• Coordinate with partners and potentially travel to Uganda.
• Prepare project reports, minutes and outreach materials.
• Disseminate findings via journals and national/international conferences.
• Contribute to documentation and grant applications.

Connaissances

Probabilistic seismic hazard

Vulnerability & risk assessment

GIS data analysis

Communication & report writing

Multinational collaboration

Problem solving & planning

Formation

PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

OpenQuake

MATLAB

Description du poste

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate on an EPSRC project to improve seismic safety in Uganda. You will analyse data, develop vulnerability/fragility curves, implement exposure models and perform risk calculations with open-source tools while closely collaborating with Ugandan researchers.

The role requires a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (or near completion) and strong expertise in probabilistic seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment, GIS