Senior Seismologist/Geophysicist (Hybrid) — Research Leader

ARA; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in the United States is seeking a Senior Seismologist/Geophysicist to lead cutting-edge seismic research for national security objectives, including monitoring underground explosions.

The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership across a diverse scientific team. The position offers hybrid/remote work with competitive salaries across multiple locations, including a San Antonio range of $120K–$173K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics or Seismology with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading basic and applied R&D projects solving seismology problems.
• Ability to perform advanced data analysis independently.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to visualize complex data.
• Proficiency with numerical modeling tools and pre/post-processing of seismic data (Python, MATLAB, Linux, HPC languages).
• Experience with Linux-based HPC systems.
• Self-motivated, capable of independent work on high-impact projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of presenting to diverse audiences.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced scientific research addressing geophysical challenges for nuclear test monitoring.
• Acquire, process, and analyze seismic data to detect, locate, and discriminate signals.
• Perform time-series and spectral-domain analyses using statistical and computational approaches.
• Design studies and develop algorithms and workflows for data processing and event characterization.
• Conduct numerical modeling and simulation of seismic wavefields (e.g., FE/Spectral, FK, 3D ray tracing).
• Produce technical reports, publications, proposals, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Stay current on geophysics advances in monitoring systems and signal analysis.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Advanced data analysis

Seismology expertise

Numerical modeling

Python & scientific libraries

MATLAB

Linux shell scripting

High-performance languages

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or Seismology

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

Julia

Linux HPC

C/C++

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in the United States is seeking a Senior Seismologist/Geophysicist to lead cutting-edge seismic research for national security objectives, including monitoring underground explosions.

The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership across a diverse scientific team. The position offers hybrid/remote work with competitive salaries across multiple locations, including a San Antonio range of $120K–$173K.