Postdoc position in Seismology / Geophysics / Engineering Seismology, Switzerland (2015)

The Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at the ETH Zurich is planning to open a position for a Scientific Researcher with experience in Engineering Seismology.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have a PhD in Seismology, Geophysics, Engineering Seismology or a related Engineering discipline. Excellent programming and communication skills are a prerequisite, as is fluency in English. Knowledge of German or French would be regarded positively. We expect a team-oriented and motivated candidate. The position should be filled by February 1, 2016 (negotiable). The duration of the position will be for 3 years, with possibility of extension.
Tasks / responsibilities: The core duties include

The successful candidate will be part of a team dedicated to an interdisciplinary research program covering seismic hazard assessment, strong-motion seismology, microzonation studies including non-linear phenomena, vulnerability analysis of buildings, and earthquake damage and risk scenarios for Switzerland.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Donat Fäh, by E-Mail faeh@sed.ethz.ch (no applications) and visit our Website www.seismo.ethz.ch.

How to apply: We are looking forward to your application including CV, certificates, publication list, transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Please apply online (button below) and address it to: ETH Zürich, Ms. Maja Bügler, Human Resources, CH-8092 Zürich.

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Deadline: not mentioned