The University of Texas at Austin · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Fellow in Seismic Monitoring for Groundwater Systems
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of Texas at Austin is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance sensitive groundwater seismic monitoring. The role involves research and development of seismic monitoring methods, modeling and interpretation of seismic observations, and collaboration with project partners.
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Responsibilities
Research and development of seismic monitoring methods using telecommunication DAS fiber as the primary sensing system, complemented by broadband seismic stations, with emphasis on time-lapse analysis and interferometry for groundwater systems
Modeling and interpretation of seismic and DAS observations using synthetic simulations and groundwater flow models, and closing the loop with monitoring-well and hydrologic observations
Processing, quality control, and time-lapse analysis of continuous seismic and DAS datasets
Writing and publishing research
Mentoring and collaboration
Coordination with project partners and sponsors
Support for field activities and instrumentation logistics
Qualification
Required
PhD in Geophysics, Seismology, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience with seismic interferometry (ambient-noise and/or coda-wave), DAS, and time-lapse seismic monitoring
Extensive publication and presentation record
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Degree must have been received within 3 years of hire
Preferred
Strong background in seismic interferometry, including coda-wave interferometry applied primarily to broadband seismic data, with experience extending interferometric concepts to DAS
Experience processing large continuous datasets using high-performance computing environments
Familiarity with numerical or synthetic simulations and integration of seismic observations with subsurface flow or reservoir models, including closing the loop with monitoring data
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and coordinating closely with collaborators, sponsors, or operational partners
Prior applied research experience with DAS-based monitoring or subsurface sensing applications is a plus
Benefits
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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