Postdoc Fellow: Australian National University (ANU) 1581 views

Postdoc Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU): Postdoc Fellow position (geophysics, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at Australian National University (ANU).

Reference no: 525019
Fellowship: $70,107 – $88,446 per annum plus 17% Superannuation

Overview:

The department is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in observational/computational seismology in the Seismology & Mathematical Geophysics research group within the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at Australian National University (ANU).

Requirements / Qualifications:

1. PhD in Seismology and strong analytical and computational skills with a background in geophysics, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related fields.
2. Research areas: Global and regional seismology (observational and theoretical) and mathematical geophysics, studying both Earth’s structure and seismic sources.

Time Frame: There is some flexibility in the start date, but the candidate would need to commence their position sometime between August 2018 and February 2019. The fellowships id for two years.

Major tasks involved: The tasks include one or more of;

1. extraction of earthquake waveforms from international stations generated by local, regional and teleseismic events;
2. pre-processing and analysis of waveform data in the context of earthquake coda and ambient noise autocorrelation and cross-correlation studies;
3. the interpretation of results, and
4. active participation and contributions to the research group meetings and other outreach activities.

The overall goal of the project is to provide new source and structural information to improve current knowledge of Earth structure and dynamics.

Further Information: For additional information, please contact Associate Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić  via email: Hrvoje.Tkalcic@anu.edu.au

For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

Application Procedure

Candidates should upload the following documents:

1. A statement addressing the selection criteria of the level that you wish to apply for
2. An updates curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
3. Other documents, if required.

Applications close: 18 Jul 2018