Description
The Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences (SESS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites application for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of passive source seismology, which will be funded and mentored by Prof. Joseph Byrnes. The primary project will be an NSF-funded collaboration with Ryan Porter and Jim Gaherty at Northern Arizona University to investigate the composition of the lower continental crust with the joint inversion of surface wave and receiver function data, see https://tinyurl.com/nsfawardlink. This team will target outstanding questions about the bulk composition of the lower crust, the sharpness of the Moho, and the role of crustal density in supporting high topography.
Other research directions could include but are not limited to the training of machine learning algorithms, seismic hazard assessment in urban areas, and novel tools for measuring changes in time with ambient seismic noise.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should have a PhD in seismology. Experience with imaging methods is preferred, as well as a background in geology and tectonics. Candidates with python or similar programming languages and high-performance computing systems will be preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The post-doctoral scholar will finalize the joint inversion at the core of the lower-crustal project, apply the method to large-scale datasets with HPC systems, and integrate the results with petrologic constraints on the composition of the continental crust. The postdoctoral scholar will also help the Northern Arizona group implement the new imaging tools, and help mentor both undergraduate and graduate students both involved in the project and at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Additional Information
Appointment duration: The position is funded by grant funds. Annual renewal is contingent upon available funds.
The start date is highly flexible.
About Us
Located in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan regions, The University of Texas at Dallas is a top value public university with more than 31,000 students across seven schools. The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A collection of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
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