Senior Seismologist & Geophysics Lead — Hybrid/Remote

ARA Career

United States

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Seismologist/Geophysicist to lead advanced seismic research in support of U.S. national security objectives, including nuclear explosion monitoring.

Hybrid/remote work options are available, with relocation for Arlington, VA in 2027. The role requires strong experience in geophysics, data analysis, and numerical modeling, with collaboration across scientists and engineers on innovative solutions for detecting and characterizing events

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics, Seismology, or related field with 8+ years of seismology experience.
Proven experience leading R&D projects in seismology.
Ability to perform advanced data analysis independently.
Strong visualization and interpretation of complex data.
Experience with Linux HPC and modern numerical tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute advanced geophysical research for nuclear test monitoring.
Acquire, process, and analyze seismic data to detect and locate signals.
Perform time-series and spectral-domain analyses using advanced methods.
Design studies and develop algorithms for data processing and event characterization.
Conduct numerical modeling and simulation of seismic wavefields.
Produce technical reports, publications, and presentations.
Stay current on new geophysics techniques and monitoring systems.
Engage with clients to understand requirements and support proposals.