Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow

Phase2 Technology

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent research institution in Austin is seeking a Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow to analyze geophysical data and develop models for earthquake risk mitigation. Responsibilities include conducting novel research, validating modeling factors, and presenting findings at conferences. Candidates should possess a PhD in geophysics or related fields, with programming skills in Matlab or Python. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to seismic risk assessment and participate in peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

PhD must have been received within 3 years from date of hire.
Prior research experience with geophysical/geomechanical modeling.
Good knowledge in software programming.

Responsibilities

Provide novel research on geomechanical and pore pressure models.
Contribute to collaborative research modeling stress changes in the subsurface.
Present in meetings and conferences.
Publish in peer review journals.

Skills

Geophysical modeling

Software programming

Hypothesis testing

Earthquake catalogs

Education

PhD in engineering, seismology or geophysics

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: Bureau of Economic Geology

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 01, 2024

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Analysis of Geophysical and Geomechanical data to provide models that can be calibrated and verified from available data, to identify processes for earthquake risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Provide novel research on geomechanical and pore pressure models linking human operations to evolving seismicity rates, constructing models that explain nucleation and evolution of seismicity.
Contribute to collaborative research modeling stress changes in the subsurface due to geo‑energy related operations, validating potential causal factors.
Present in meetings and conferences.
Publish in peer review journals.

Required Qualifications

PhD in engineering, seismology or geophysics. Prior research experience with geophysical/geomechanical modeling, hypothesis testing, earthquake catalogs, and stress evolution processes. Good knowledge in software programming (e.g. Matlab, Python). PhD must have been received within 3 years from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of subsurface pore‑pressure modeling, earthquake nucleation processes, fault rupture propagation, and seismic hazard modeling.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.
Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international.
Occasional fieldwork as necessary.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

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