Seismology Research Fellow: Geomechanics & Hazard Modeling

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Texas is seeking a Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow to analyze geophysical data to model earthquake risk mitigation. The role involves novel research on geomechanical models, presenting at conferences, and publishing research. Candidates should have a PhD in engineering, seismology or geophysics, and prior experience with geophysical modeling. Competitive salary starts at $70,000 based on qualifications, alongside potential travel and fieldwork requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD received within 3 years from date of hire.
• Good knowledge in software programming (e.g. Matlab, Python).
• Knowledge of subsurface pore-pressure modeling and earthquake nucleation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide novel research on geomechanical models linking human operations to seismicity.
• Construct models explaining nucleation and evolution of seismicity.
• Integrate results in a regional seismic hazard model for risk mitigation.

Skills

Research experience with geophysical/geomechanical modeling

Hypothesis testing

Software programming (Matlab, Python)

Education

PhD in engineering, seismology or geophysics

Job description

An educational institution in Texas is seeking a Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow to analyze geophysical data to model earthquake risk mitigation. The role involves novel research on geomechanical models, presenting at conferences, and publishing research. Candidates should have a PhD in engineering, seismology or geophysics, and prior experience with geophysical modeling. Competitive salary starts at $70,000 based on qualifications, alongside potential travel and fieldwork requirements.