Job description
Posting Number: req24182
Department: Geosciences
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona seeks a postdoctoral researcher in computational seismology with a focus on urban geohazards. The candidate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively on projects requiring initiative and strong organizational skills, and to supportively collaborate with students.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
The
postdoc will work on a project aimed at utilizing 3D physics-based wave
propagation simulations up to 10 Hz to improve ground motion estimates in
urbanized areas in California. The central goals are to unify and optimize Community
Velocity Models, quantify model uncertainties, integrate non-tomographic
constraints on crustal structure, and identify key observational gaps by
comparing synthetic waveforms to recordings from the regional networks and dense seismic arrays.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in geophysics or a related field at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in any of the following areas is desirable
- Collection and analysis of dense nodal seismic datasets
- Numerical simulations of the seismic wavefield
- High-performance computing
- Machine learning applications in observational seismology
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.00
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Patricia Persaud ([email protected])
Open Until Filled: Yes
How to apply
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
To apply, please submit your CV, and a Letter of Interest including a short statement (2-3 pages) of research interests and experience related to the topic above. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references in your CV.The start date is flexible, but December 2025 is preferred. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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