Seismologist - Research Assistant Professor

General Notes This is for an in-person position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Applicants must complete the UT employment application and submit addtional materials as instructed.

Purpose As a part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team, the candidate will participate directly in efforts to ground deformation assessment and numerical modeling of ground displacement.

Responsibilities

Salary $85,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Required Materials

Required Qualifications PhD in seismology/geophysics or closely related discipline (applied mathematics, physics, geoscience or engineering). Record of scientific publication in international journals, research performance, and professional achievement commensurate with experience. Proved record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry, or in academia. Ability and desire to work in multi-disciplinary, integrated research teams. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in groups and independently, sometimes in demanding conditions. Ability to manage complex systems. Professional demeanor and excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience in analyzing and manipulating seismological/geophysical data. Proficiency with specific background and hands-on experience with deformation assessment and modelling. Experience in developing and using innovative tools and methods, algorithms, computer programming, and GNSS/Satellite data. Knowledge of programming language, including experience in developing scripts and tools for data processing and analysis.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research programs and project needs.

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