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
Please, note that other available research positions are displayed on the EGU Jobs Portal.
Latest open positions:
1. 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.
2. Postdoctoral Fellow – Australian National University
- Institute: Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia
- Application deadline: 19 January 2025
- Salary: $85,010 – $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This postdoctoral position at ANU involves conducting advanced research in a specified field, contributing to the academic community through publications, and participating in teaching or mentoring activities as required. The role offers opportunities for career development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
