On this page, we regularly update open positions in Seismology for early career scientists. Do you have a job on offer? Contact us at ecs-sm@egu.eu
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Latest open positions:
1. Machine Learning Seismology Postdoc
- Institute: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), USA
- Salary: $113,760 annually
- Starting: –
- How to Apply: Visit LLNL job link.
- Details: Postdoc position focusing on seismology projects related to national security, with a preference for candidates with machine learning and seismology experience.
2. Caltech Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar
- Institute: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA
- Starting: Flexible
- Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per year
- Deadline: November 15, 2024
- How to Apply: Send CV, research interests, and references to Jennifer Shechet at shechet@caltech.edu. See posting link.
- Details: Postdoc position in observational seismology and earthquake research, covering topics like earthquake physics, computational geophysics, and geodesy.
3. PostDoc in Seismology (f/m/d)
- Institute: Geophysical Institute (GPI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
- Starting: As soon as possible
- Duration: 3 years
- Deadline: November 9, 2024
- How to apply: Submit your application through the KIT career portal:
- More details: The Geophysical Institute at KIT is forming a new working group, “Seismo-Geodesy,” focusing on tectonics with an emphasis on the earthquake deformation cycle. The group aims to advance the integrated use of seismological observations and space-geodetic measurements for both event-based and large-scale analyses of faulting processes. The position seeks an enthusiastic geophysicist with a strong background in seismology and earthquake source physics, and a broad interest in data-driven geophysical research on crustal deformation.
4. Postdoc in Induced Seismicity and Earthquake Triggering
- Institute: Center for Earthquake Research and Information, University of Memphis, USA
- Starting: January 1, 2025, or later
- Duration: At least two years
- How to Apply: Apply via University of Memphis Workforum.
- Details: Research includes seismicity analysis, machine learning, and geothermal reservoir modeling. Requires a Ph.D. and collaboration with other departments.
5. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Global Seismology
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Starting: Late 2024 or early 2025
- Duration: 18 months
- Deadline: November 13, 2024
- How to Apply: University of Leeds job link.
- Details: Focus on deep Earth structure and waveform effects. Requires a background in seismology, with expertise in seismic wave propagation.
6. Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow in DAS
- Institute: Australian National University, Australia
- Duration: Three years
- Deadline: November 10, 2024
- How to Apply: Apply via ANU job portal.
- Details: Research focused on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology for seismic imaging. Requires a Ph.D. in earth sciences or a related area with knowledge of DAS data processing and seismic data visualization.
7. Funded PhD Project in Global Seismology
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Starting: Fall 2025
- Deadline: Early January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit Oxford Earth Sciences for more information.
- Details: This PhD project, supervised by Paula Koelemeijer and funded by the Royal Society, involves investigating mid-mantle mysteries through seismology, geodynamics, and mineral physics. Funding is available for students with UK home status, while international students can seek competitive funding through scholarships or the NERC DTP.
8. Postdoctoral Position in DAS for Ocean Applications
- Institute: Geoazur, France
- Starting: January 2025
- How to Apply: Submit CV, cover letter, and three references to sladen@geoazur.unice.fr. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
- Details: This postdoctoral research role is aimed at advancing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for marine applications, focusing on DAS calibration, frequency response, and instrumentation. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Oceanography, Geophysics, Applied Physics, or a related field, with DAS or acoustic data analysis experience preferred.
9. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Geophysics
- Institute: Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- Starting: –
- Deadline: December 1, 2024
- How to Apply: Email a single PDF file with all application materials to director-geociencias@uniandes.edu.co and pregrado-geociencias@uniandes.edu.co.
- Details: Tenure-track position with a focus on Seismology and Computational Geosciences, covering topics like numerical modeling and AI for data analysis. Requires a Ph.D. in Geophysics or a related field, teaching experience, and ideally proficiency in Spanish. See position link.
10. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics
- Institute: Texas A&M University, USA
- Starting: Fall 2025
- How to Apply: Visit Interfolio link.
- Details: Focus on crust and mantle formation, deep planetary processes, and volatile cycling. Requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
