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PhD positions
1. 3 PhD Positions in Earthquake Seismology and Hydromechanics
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline : 20 January 2025
- How to Apply: PhD#1, PhD#2, PhD#3
- Details: The Institute of Geophysics at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences of ETH Zurich has three open PhD positions in earthquake seismology and hydromechanics. The candidates will be studying seismogenic processes on a natural fault zone, in a large scale fault activation project at the BedrettoLab. The PhD programs will focus on data from the major upcoming experiments of the FEAR project, planned between November 2024 and December 2026. Please follow the above links for more information and to apply.
2. PhD Project – Seismic Investigation of the Earth’s Mantle with Fibre-Optic Sensing
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: This project aims to use fibre-optic sensing to study seismic activities in the Earth’s mantle, providing new insights into deep Earth structures.
Click here for more information.
3. PhD Project – Understanding Earth’s Rhythms with Normal Mode and Surface Wave Seismology
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: The project focuses on using normal mode and surface wave seismology to study Earth’s internal processes from the core to the crust.
Click here for more information.
4. PhD Project – Imaging Earth’s interior – Massive datasets and machine learning
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: This research involves utilizing large seismic datasets and machine learning techniques to image and understand Earth’s interior structures.
Click here for more information.
5. PhD Project – Using earthquakes to constrain stress in the Earth
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding stress within the Earth, a critical factor influencing deformation, earthquake nucleation, and lithospheric strength. The project aims to tackle the controversy around absolute stress values by introducing two innovative observational approaches and exploring rheological models.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
6. PhD Project – Earthquake and related hazards of the South Caucasus
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Richard Walker (richard.walker@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding earthquake and related hazards in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye). The region has a significant history of seismic activity and presents a critical need to analyze earthquake hazards and associated phenomena like landslides due to its large population centers and growing infrastructure.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
7. PhD Project – High-precision seismology to understand slow earthquakes
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will explore the enigmatic phenomenon of slow earthquakes, focusing on their mechanics, physics, and implications for seismic hazards. Slow earthquakes are characterized by fault slip occurring at much slower speeds than typical seismic ruptures, often accompanied by tectonic tremor.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
8. PhD Project – Electromagnetic Geophysics: Characterisation of Direct-Use Geothermal Systems
- Institute: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
- Application deadline: 20 February 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This project aims to enhance the characterization and monitoring of geothermal systems using electromagnetic geophysics. It focuses on overcoming challenges like urban electromagnetic noise and refining the resistivity-temperature relationship in aquifers to optimize geothermal reservoir management. The project is part of the PUSH-IT initiative, aimed at CO2 emission reduction through geothermal energy solutions.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
9. PhD Project – PhD Project in Theoretical Seismology
- Institute: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This PhD fellowship focuses on advancing theoretical seismology, aiming to deepen the understanding of seismic wave propagation and earthquake source mechanisms. The research involves developing mathematical models and computational methods to analyze seismic data, contributing to improved earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
10. PhD Project – Doctorate in Geophysical Glaciology
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 31 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This doctoral position focuses on using active-source seismology to characterize Crary Ice Rise in West Antarctica. The research involves seismic imaging of geological structures beneath the ice and analyzing seismic properties at the ice-bed interface. The project is part of the SWAIS2C consortium, aiming to study the past and future response of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to warming.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
11. PhD Project – Understanding volcanic unrest at Italian volcanoes with multi-disciplinary data, machine-learning, and numerical models
- Institute: University of Exeter, UK
- Application deadline: (Midnight) 13 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official funding page and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This EPSRC DTP PhD research project aims to develop lightweight yet effective guardrails for large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs). The focus is on ensuring robust safety and reliability without compromising performance efficiency, integrating theoretical frameworks in robustness analysis with scalable implementation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
12. PhD Project – Deep Learning Seismic Waveforms in Sea Ice to Predict Ice Parameters
- Institute: Universite Grenoble Alpes, France
- Application deadline: Refer to the primary contacts for details
- How to Apply: Contact Ludovic Moreau (ludovic.moreau@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr) or Marielle Malfante (marielle.malfante@cea.fr).
- Details: This PhD project focuses on leveraging deep learning to predict sea ice parameters from seismic waveforms, eliminating computationally intensive inversions. The research involves training convolutional neural networks using existing data and participating in field experiments to collect new seismic data on sea ice. The work is vital for understanding sea ice dynamics in the context of a changing climate and improving predictions of Arctic and mid-latitude conditions.
For more information, please reach out to the provided contacts.
13. 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.
PostDoc positions
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology/Geophyiscs
- Institute: Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
- Salary: German TV-L 13
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: We are looking for a candidate as part of the TRIGGER project (Formation of fractures and changes in permeability in geothermal reservoirs caused by thermally induced stress changes) funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate (BMWK) to work on the evaluation and interpretation of acoustic emissions from laboratory tests. The aim of the project is to understand the longterm effects of temperature changes in
geothermal reservoirs. To this end, laboratory tests on drill cores, comprehensive microstructural and microchemical analyses and modelling will be carried out to determine a temperature change of at least 100 K on crack formation and fluid-rock interactions (dissolution/precipitation) and thus on rock mechanical properties, porosity and permeability on the sample scale. The candidate will participate in deformation experiments carried out at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Acoustic emissions will be recorded, which will provide information about the fracture processes on a sample scale, similar to seismic recordings of earthquakes on a field scale. The role includes the development of novel tools to analyse the fracture processes as well as tomographic imaging of the drill cores.
2. Postdoctoral Researcher – Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) and Software Development
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: This postdoctoral position at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) involves developing and enhancing algorithms for earthquake early warning systems, optimizing seismic networks, and contributing to global seismic risk mitigation strategies. The role requires strong programming skills and experience in seismology or related fields.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
3. Researcher and Project Manager Position in Polar Seismology
- Institute: NORSAR, Norway
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
- How to Apply: Submit applications electronically to careers@norsar.no. For further information, contact Dr. Volker Oye at volker@norsar.no or HR coordinator Toril Tomte at toril@norsar.no.
- Details: This 3-year position focuses on advancing polar seismology to understand climate-change-related processes in polar regions. Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research on permafrost degradation, glacier dynamics, and ice sheet behavior using seismological data, developing innovative methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD in seismology, geophysics, or related fields is required, along with a strong publication record and experience in seismic data analysis.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
4. Scientific Code Developer for PSHA – Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation
- Institute: Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation, Pavia, Italy
- Application deadline: Refer to the application portal for details
- How to Apply: Submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and references, via this link. For additional questions, contact Marco Pagani at marco.pagani@globalquakemodel.org with the subject “GEM Hazard Application”.
- Details: This position is part of GEM’s Hazard Team and focuses on developing open-source tools for seismic hazard analysis, creating probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models, conducting advanced research, and training in PSHA techniques. Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python preferred), experience in PSHA, and a PhD in a relevant field. GEM offers a collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hours and opportunities for international collaboration.
For more information, please visit the application portal.
5. 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.
Tenure Track positions
1. Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Natural Hazard Modeling
- Institute: Lehigh University, Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
- Application deadline: December 31, 2024
- How to Apply: Submit application materials online through the official job posting.
- Details: Lehigh University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position specializing in Natural Hazards Modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience and the department aligning with their expertise. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Natural Hazard Modeling and related subjects, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in service at various institutional levels. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field by the date of employment and a record of publications commensurate with their experience. Senior candidates should demonstrate a history of securing external funding and mentoring doctoral students.
For more information, please visit the official job posting.
2. 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.
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: This project aims to use fibre-optic sensing to study seismic activities in the Earth’s mantle, providing new insights into deep Earth structures.
Click here for more information.
3. PhD Project – Understanding Earth’s Rhythms with Normal Mode and Surface Wave Seismology
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: The project focuses on using normal mode and surface wave seismology to study Earth’s internal processes from the core to the crust.
Click here for more information.
4. PhD Project – Imaging Earth’s interior – Massive datasets and machine learning
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: This research involves utilizing large seismic datasets and machine learning techniques to image and understand Earth’s interior structures.
Click here for more information.
5. PhD Project – Using earthquakes to constrain stress in the Earth
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding stress within the Earth, a critical factor influencing deformation, earthquake nucleation, and lithospheric strength. The project aims to tackle the controversy around absolute stress values by introducing two innovative observational approaches and exploring rheological models.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
6. PhD Project – Earthquake and related hazards of the South Caucasus
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Richard Walker (richard.walker@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding earthquake and related hazards in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye). The region has a significant history of seismic activity and presents a critical need to analyze earthquake hazards and associated phenomena like landslides due to its large population centers and growing infrastructure.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
7. PhD Project – High-precision seismology to understand slow earthquakes
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will explore the enigmatic phenomenon of slow earthquakes, focusing on their mechanics, physics, and implications for seismic hazards. Slow earthquakes are characterized by fault slip occurring at much slower speeds than typical seismic ruptures, often accompanied by tectonic tremor.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
8. PhD Project – Electromagnetic Geophysics: Characterisation of Direct-Use Geothermal Systems
- Institute: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
- Application deadline: 20 February 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This project aims to enhance the characterization and monitoring of geothermal systems using electromagnetic geophysics. It focuses on overcoming challenges like urban electromagnetic noise and refining the resistivity-temperature relationship in aquifers to optimize geothermal reservoir management. The project is part of the PUSH-IT initiative, aimed at CO2 emission reduction through geothermal energy solutions.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
9. PhD Project – PhD Project in Theoretical Seismology
- Institute: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This PhD fellowship focuses on advancing theoretical seismology, aiming to deepen the understanding of seismic wave propagation and earthquake source mechanisms. The research involves developing mathematical models and computational methods to analyze seismic data, contributing to improved earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
10. PhD Project – Doctorate in Geophysical Glaciology
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 31 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This doctoral position focuses on using active-source seismology to characterize Crary Ice Rise in West Antarctica. The research involves seismic imaging of geological structures beneath the ice and analyzing seismic properties at the ice-bed interface. The project is part of the SWAIS2C consortium, aiming to study the past and future response of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to warming.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
11. PhD Project – Understanding volcanic unrest at Italian volcanoes with multi-disciplinary data, machine-learning, and numerical models
- Institute: University of Exeter, UK
- Application deadline: (Midnight) 13 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official funding page and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This EPSRC DTP PhD research project aims to develop lightweight yet effective guardrails for large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs). The focus is on ensuring robust safety and reliability without compromising performance efficiency, integrating theoretical frameworks in robustness analysis with scalable implementation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
12. PhD Project – Deep Learning Seismic Waveforms in Sea Ice to Predict Ice Parameters
- Institute: Universite Grenoble Alpes, France
- Application deadline: Refer to the primary contacts for details
- How to Apply: Contact Ludovic Moreau (ludovic.moreau@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr) or Marielle Malfante (marielle.malfante@cea.fr).
- Details: This PhD project focuses on leveraging deep learning to predict sea ice parameters from seismic waveforms, eliminating computationally intensive inversions. The research involves training convolutional neural networks using existing data and participating in field experiments to collect new seismic data on sea ice. The work is vital for understanding sea ice dynamics in the context of a changing climate and improving predictions of Arctic and mid-latitude conditions.
For more information, please reach out to the provided contacts.
13. 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.
PostDoc positions
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology/Geophyiscs
- Institute: Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
- Salary: German TV-L 13
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: We are looking for a candidate as part of the TRIGGER project (Formation of fractures and changes in permeability in geothermal reservoirs caused by thermally induced stress changes) funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate (BMWK) to work on the evaluation and interpretation of acoustic emissions from laboratory tests. The aim of the project is to understand the longterm effects of temperature changes in
geothermal reservoirs. To this end, laboratory tests on drill cores, comprehensive microstructural and microchemical analyses and modelling will be carried out to determine a temperature change of at least 100 K on crack formation and fluid-rock interactions (dissolution/precipitation) and thus on rock mechanical properties, porosity and permeability on the sample scale. The candidate will participate in deformation experiments carried out at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Acoustic emissions will be recorded, which will provide information about the fracture processes on a sample scale, similar to seismic recordings of earthquakes on a field scale. The role includes the development of novel tools to analyse the fracture processes as well as tomographic imaging of the drill cores.
2. Postdoctoral Researcher – Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) and Software Development
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: This postdoctoral position at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) involves developing and enhancing algorithms for earthquake early warning systems, optimizing seismic networks, and contributing to global seismic risk mitigation strategies. The role requires strong programming skills and experience in seismology or related fields.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
3. Researcher and Project Manager Position in Polar Seismology
- Institute: NORSAR, Norway
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
- How to Apply: Submit applications electronically to careers@norsar.no. For further information, contact Dr. Volker Oye at volker@norsar.no or HR coordinator Toril Tomte at toril@norsar.no.
- Details: This 3-year position focuses on advancing polar seismology to understand climate-change-related processes in polar regions. Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research on permafrost degradation, glacier dynamics, and ice sheet behavior using seismological data, developing innovative methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD in seismology, geophysics, or related fields is required, along with a strong publication record and experience in seismic data analysis.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
4. Scientific Code Developer for PSHA – Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation
- Institute: Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation, Pavia, Italy
- Application deadline: Refer to the application portal for details
- How to Apply: Submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and references, via this link. For additional questions, contact Marco Pagani at marco.pagani@globalquakemodel.org with the subject “GEM Hazard Application”.
- Details: This position is part of GEM’s Hazard Team and focuses on developing open-source tools for seismic hazard analysis, creating probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models, conducting advanced research, and training in PSHA techniques. Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python preferred), experience in PSHA, and a PhD in a relevant field. GEM offers a collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hours and opportunities for international collaboration.
For more information, please visit the application portal.
5. 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.
Tenure Track positions
1. Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Natural Hazard Modeling
- Institute: Lehigh University, Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
- Application deadline: December 31, 2024
- How to Apply: Submit application materials online through the official job posting.
- Details: Lehigh University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position specializing in Natural Hazards Modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience and the department aligning with their expertise. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Natural Hazard Modeling and related subjects, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in service at various institutional levels. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field by the date of employment and a record of publications commensurate with their experience. Senior candidates should demonstrate a history of securing external funding and mentoring doctoral students.
For more information, please visit the official job posting.
2. 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.
Click here for more information.
- Institute: University of Leeds, UK
- Application deadline : 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: YES DTN Application Information
- Details: This research involves utilizing large seismic datasets and machine learning techniques to image and understand Earth’s interior structures.
Click here for more information.
5. PhD Project – Using earthquakes to constrain stress in the Earth
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding stress within the Earth, a critical factor influencing deformation, earthquake nucleation, and lithospheric strength. The project aims to tackle the controversy around absolute stress values by introducing two innovative observational approaches and exploring rheological models.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
6. PhD Project – Earthquake and related hazards of the South Caucasus
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Richard Walker (richard.walker@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding earthquake and related hazards in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye). The region has a significant history of seismic activity and presents a critical need to analyze earthquake hazards and associated phenomena like landslides due to its large population centers and growing infrastructure.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
7. PhD Project – High-precision seismology to understand slow earthquakes
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will explore the enigmatic phenomenon of slow earthquakes, focusing on their mechanics, physics, and implications for seismic hazards. Slow earthquakes are characterized by fault slip occurring at much slower speeds than typical seismic ruptures, often accompanied by tectonic tremor.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
8. PhD Project – Electromagnetic Geophysics: Characterisation of Direct-Use Geothermal Systems
- Institute: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
- Application deadline: 20 February 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This project aims to enhance the characterization and monitoring of geothermal systems using electromagnetic geophysics. It focuses on overcoming challenges like urban electromagnetic noise and refining the resistivity-temperature relationship in aquifers to optimize geothermal reservoir management. The project is part of the PUSH-IT initiative, aimed at CO2 emission reduction through geothermal energy solutions.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
9. PhD Project – PhD Project in Theoretical Seismology
- Institute: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This PhD fellowship focuses on advancing theoretical seismology, aiming to deepen the understanding of seismic wave propagation and earthquake source mechanisms. The research involves developing mathematical models and computational methods to analyze seismic data, contributing to improved earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
10. PhD Project – Doctorate in Geophysical Glaciology
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 31 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This doctoral position focuses on using active-source seismology to characterize Crary Ice Rise in West Antarctica. The research involves seismic imaging of geological structures beneath the ice and analyzing seismic properties at the ice-bed interface. The project is part of the SWAIS2C consortium, aiming to study the past and future response of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to warming.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
11. PhD Project – Understanding volcanic unrest at Italian volcanoes with multi-disciplinary data, machine-learning, and numerical models
- Institute: University of Exeter, UK
- Application deadline: (Midnight) 13 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official funding page and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This EPSRC DTP PhD research project aims to develop lightweight yet effective guardrails for large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs). The focus is on ensuring robust safety and reliability without compromising performance efficiency, integrating theoretical frameworks in robustness analysis with scalable implementation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
12. PhD Project – Deep Learning Seismic Waveforms in Sea Ice to Predict Ice Parameters
- Institute: Universite Grenoble Alpes, France
- Application deadline: Refer to the primary contacts for details
- How to Apply: Contact Ludovic Moreau (ludovic.moreau@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr) or Marielle Malfante (marielle.malfante@cea.fr).
- Details: This PhD project focuses on leveraging deep learning to predict sea ice parameters from seismic waveforms, eliminating computationally intensive inversions. The research involves training convolutional neural networks using existing data and participating in field experiments to collect new seismic data on sea ice. The work is vital for understanding sea ice dynamics in the context of a changing climate and improving predictions of Arctic and mid-latitude conditions.
For more information, please reach out to the provided contacts.
13. 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.
PostDoc positions
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology/Geophyiscs
- Institute: Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
- Salary: German TV-L 13
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: We are looking for a candidate as part of the TRIGGER project (Formation of fractures and changes in permeability in geothermal reservoirs caused by thermally induced stress changes) funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate (BMWK) to work on the evaluation and interpretation of acoustic emissions from laboratory tests. The aim of the project is to understand the longterm effects of temperature changes in
geothermal reservoirs. To this end, laboratory tests on drill cores, comprehensive microstructural and microchemical analyses and modelling will be carried out to determine a temperature change of at least 100 K on crack formation and fluid-rock interactions (dissolution/precipitation) and thus on rock mechanical properties, porosity and permeability on the sample scale. The candidate will participate in deformation experiments carried out at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Acoustic emissions will be recorded, which will provide information about the fracture processes on a sample scale, similar to seismic recordings of earthquakes on a field scale. The role includes the development of novel tools to analyse the fracture processes as well as tomographic imaging of the drill cores.
2. Postdoctoral Researcher – Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) and Software Development
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: This postdoctoral position at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) involves developing and enhancing algorithms for earthquake early warning systems, optimizing seismic networks, and contributing to global seismic risk mitigation strategies. The role requires strong programming skills and experience in seismology or related fields.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
3. Researcher and Project Manager Position in Polar Seismology
- Institute: NORSAR, Norway
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
- How to Apply: Submit applications electronically to careers@norsar.no. For further information, contact Dr. Volker Oye at volker@norsar.no or HR coordinator Toril Tomte at toril@norsar.no.
- Details: This 3-year position focuses on advancing polar seismology to understand climate-change-related processes in polar regions. Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research on permafrost degradation, glacier dynamics, and ice sheet behavior using seismological data, developing innovative methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD in seismology, geophysics, or related fields is required, along with a strong publication record and experience in seismic data analysis.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
4. Scientific Code Developer for PSHA – Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation
- Institute: Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation, Pavia, Italy
- Application deadline: Refer to the application portal for details
- How to Apply: Submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and references, via this link. For additional questions, contact Marco Pagani at marco.pagani@globalquakemodel.org with the subject “GEM Hazard Application”.
- Details: This position is part of GEM’s Hazard Team and focuses on developing open-source tools for seismic hazard analysis, creating probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models, conducting advanced research, and training in PSHA techniques. Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python preferred), experience in PSHA, and a PhD in a relevant field. GEM offers a collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hours and opportunities for international collaboration.
For more information, please visit the application portal.
5. 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.
Tenure Track positions
1. Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Natural Hazard Modeling
- Institute: Lehigh University, Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
- Application deadline: December 31, 2024
- How to Apply: Submit application materials online through the official job posting.
- Details: Lehigh University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position specializing in Natural Hazards Modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience and the department aligning with their expertise. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Natural Hazard Modeling and related subjects, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in service at various institutional levels. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field by the date of employment and a record of publications commensurate with their experience. Senior candidates should demonstrate a history of securing external funding and mentoring doctoral students.
For more information, please visit the official job posting.
2. 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.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Richard Walker (richard.walker@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will focus on understanding earthquake and related hazards in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye). The region has a significant history of seismic activity and presents a critical need to analyze earthquake hazards and associated phenomena like landslides due to its large population centers and growing infrastructure.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
7. PhD Project – High-precision seismology to understand slow earthquakes
- Institute: University of Oxford, UK
- Application deadline :
- How to Apply: Contact project’s primary supervisor Jessica Hawthorne (jessica.hawthorne@earth.ox.ac.uk)
- Details: This project will explore the enigmatic phenomenon of slow earthquakes, focusing on their mechanics, physics, and implications for seismic hazards. Slow earthquakes are characterized by fault slip occurring at much slower speeds than typical seismic ruptures, often accompanied by tectonic tremor.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
8. PhD Project – Electromagnetic Geophysics: Characterisation of Direct-Use Geothermal Systems
- Institute: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
- Application deadline: 20 February 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This project aims to enhance the characterization and monitoring of geothermal systems using electromagnetic geophysics. It focuses on overcoming challenges like urban electromagnetic noise and refining the resistivity-temperature relationship in aquifers to optimize geothermal reservoir management. The project is part of the PUSH-IT initiative, aimed at CO2 emission reduction through geothermal energy solutions.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
9. PhD Project – PhD Project in Theoretical Seismology
- Institute: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This PhD fellowship focuses on advancing theoretical seismology, aiming to deepen the understanding of seismic wave propagation and earthquake source mechanisms. The research involves developing mathematical models and computational methods to analyze seismic data, contributing to improved earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
10. PhD Project – Doctorate in Geophysical Glaciology
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 31 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official job posting and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This doctoral position focuses on using active-source seismology to characterize Crary Ice Rise in West Antarctica. The research involves seismic imaging of geological structures beneath the ice and analyzing seismic properties at the ice-bed interface. The project is part of the SWAIS2C consortium, aiming to study the past and future response of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to warming.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
11. PhD Project – Understanding volcanic unrest at Italian volcanoes with multi-disciplinary data, machine-learning, and numerical models
- Institute: University of Exeter, UK
- Application deadline: (Midnight) 13 January 2025
- How to Apply: Visit the official funding page and follow the application instructions.
- Details: This EPSRC DTP PhD research project aims to develop lightweight yet effective guardrails for large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs). The focus is on ensuring robust safety and reliability without compromising performance efficiency, integrating theoretical frameworks in robustness analysis with scalable implementation strategies.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
12. PhD Project – Deep Learning Seismic Waveforms in Sea Ice to Predict Ice Parameters
- Institute: Universite Grenoble Alpes, France
- Application deadline: Refer to the primary contacts for details
- How to Apply: Contact Ludovic Moreau (ludovic.moreau@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr) or Marielle Malfante (marielle.malfante@cea.fr).
- Details: This PhD project focuses on leveraging deep learning to predict sea ice parameters from seismic waveforms, eliminating computationally intensive inversions. The research involves training convolutional neural networks using existing data and participating in field experiments to collect new seismic data on sea ice. The work is vital for understanding sea ice dynamics in the context of a changing climate and improving predictions of Arctic and mid-latitude conditions.
For more information, please reach out to the provided contacts.
13. 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.
PostDoc positions
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology/Geophyiscs
- Institute: Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
- Salary: German TV-L 13
- Application deadline: 05 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: We are looking for a candidate as part of the TRIGGER project (Formation of fractures and changes in permeability in geothermal reservoirs caused by thermally induced stress changes) funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate (BMWK) to work on the evaluation and interpretation of acoustic emissions from laboratory tests. The aim of the project is to understand the longterm effects of temperature changes in
geothermal reservoirs. To this end, laboratory tests on drill cores, comprehensive microstructural and microchemical analyses and modelling will be carried out to determine a temperature change of at least 100 K on crack formation and fluid-rock interactions (dissolution/precipitation) and thus on rock mechanical properties, porosity and permeability on the sample scale. The candidate will participate in deformation experiments carried out at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Acoustic emissions will be recorded, which will provide information about the fracture processes on a sample scale, similar to seismic recordings of earthquakes on a field scale. The role includes the development of novel tools to analyse the fracture processes as well as tomographic imaging of the drill cores.
2. Postdoctoral Researcher – Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) and Software Development
- Institute: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Application deadline: 08 January 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply via this link.
- Details: This postdoctoral position at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) involves developing and enhancing algorithms for earthquake early warning systems, optimizing seismic networks, and contributing to global seismic risk mitigation strategies. The role requires strong programming skills and experience in seismology or related fields.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
3. Researcher and Project Manager Position in Polar Seismology
- Institute: NORSAR, Norway
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
- How to Apply: Submit applications electronically to careers@norsar.no. For further information, contact Dr. Volker Oye at volker@norsar.no or HR coordinator Toril Tomte at toril@norsar.no.
- Details: This 3-year position focuses on advancing polar seismology to understand climate-change-related processes in polar regions. Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research on permafrost degradation, glacier dynamics, and ice sheet behavior using seismological data, developing innovative methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD in seismology, geophysics, or related fields is required, along with a strong publication record and experience in seismic data analysis.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
4. Scientific Code Developer for PSHA – Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation
- Institute: Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation, Pavia, Italy
- Application deadline: Refer to the application portal for details
- How to Apply: Submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and references, via this link. For additional questions, contact Marco Pagani at marco.pagani@globalquakemodel.org with the subject “GEM Hazard Application”.
- Details: This position is part of GEM’s Hazard Team and focuses on developing open-source tools for seismic hazard analysis, creating probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models, conducting advanced research, and training in PSHA techniques. Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python preferred), experience in PSHA, and a PhD in a relevant field. GEM offers a collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hours and opportunities for international collaboration.
For more information, please visit the application portal.
5. 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.
Tenure Track positions
1. Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Natural Hazard Modeling
- Institute: Lehigh University, Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
- Application deadline: December 31, 2024
- How to Apply: Submit application materials online through the official job posting.
- Details: Lehigh University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position specializing in Natural Hazards Modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience and the department aligning with their expertise. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Natural Hazard Modeling and related subjects, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in service at various institutional levels. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field by the date of employment and a record of publications commensurate with their experience. Senior candidates should demonstrate a history of securing external funding and mentoring doctoral students.
For more information, please visit the official job posting.
2. 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.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please reach out to the provided contacts.
geothermal reservoirs. To this end, laboratory tests on drill cores, comprehensive microstructural and microchemical analyses and modelling will be carried out to determine a temperature change of at least 100 K on crack formation and fluid-rock interactions (dissolution/precipitation) and thus on rock mechanical properties, porosity and permeability on the sample scale. The candidate will participate in deformation experiments carried out at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Acoustic emissions will be recorded, which will provide information about the fracture processes on a sample scale, similar to seismic recordings of earthquakes on a field scale. The role includes the development of novel tools to analyse the fracture processes as well as tomographic imaging of the drill cores.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the application portal.
For more information, please visit the institution website.
For more information, please visit the official job posting.
