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See the following announcements:
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- Multiple Research Fellow (postdoctoral) positions at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Postdoctoral position in earthquake nucleation
- Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars, UC San Diego
- Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Earthquake Science at Utah State University
On behalf of Aron J. Meltzner, Nanyang Technological University
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Multiple Research Fellow (postdoctoral) positions at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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(1) Research Fellow (Paleoseismology & Neotectonics)We are looking for a Research Fellow to lead paleoseismic trench investigations to reconstruct past fault activity. The role will focus on mapping potentially active faults, planning trench geometry, directing excavation, leading trench logging in the field, and interpreting stratigraphic and structural evidence for past earthquakes, then synthesising trench, dating, and sedimentological results into site reports suitable for technical review and possible publication.
(2) Research Fellow (GNSS Processing & Analysis)We are looking for a Research Fellow to join EOS. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Asst Prof Lujia FENG and focus on GNSS data processing and analysis for tectonic deformation studies. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct high-quality research using geodetic observations to quantify crustal deformation, characterize fault-slip processes, and improve our understanding of earthquake hazards. The candidate will develop and maintain GNSS processing workflows, contribute to the interpretation of geodetic observations, and support ongoing research projects within the tectonics and geodesy research programme. The RF is also expected to contribute actively to other research activities within EOS.
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(3) Research Fellow (Seismic Source Characterisation)We are looking for a Research Fellow to develop the seismic-source component of Singapore’s national seismic hazard model. The role will focus on compiling and evaluating earthquake and fault datasets, modelling source geometry and earthquake occurrence, quantifying epistemic uncertainty, and building auditable logic-tree inputs for probabilistic seismic hazard assessments (PSHA).
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(4) Research Fellow (Ground Motion Characterisation)We are looking for a Research Fellow to develop the ground-motion component of Singapore’s national seismic hazard model. The role will focus on evaluating regional and global strong-motion data, selecting and adjusting ground-motion models, characterising site response and uncertainty, and building auditable logic-tree inputs for probabilistic seismic hazard assessments (PSHA).
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(5) Research Fellow (Geotechnics & Geophysics)We are looking for a Research Fellow to 1) curate and integrate available geotechnical, geological, and geophysical datasets; 2) develop 3D models for the characterization of near-surface geological formations; 3) develop geophysical methods for imaging and characterizing subsurface structures.
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These cluster hires will contribute to an integrated programme spanning fault assessment, seismic and geodetic monitoring, earthquake physics, ground-motion modelling, site response, exposure and vulnerability, and probabilistic seismic hazard and risk assessment, working to strengthen Singapore’s national capabilities. New hires will join a multidisciplinary research team spanning Nanyang Technological University’s Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), Asian School of the Environment (ASE), and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). For more information, please visit: https://earthobservatory.sg, https://ntu.edu.sg/ase, and https://ntu.edu.sg/cee.
While there is no hard closing date for any of these positions, review of applications may begin as soon as late October and will continue until the positions are filled.
For more details and to apply for any of these positions, please follow the link here: https://bit.ly/4j3aGx1
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Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
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- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- A succinct cover letter (not more than one page) detailing research interests and relevant experience
- The name and contact information for 3 references; institutional e-mail addresses are preferred, but other addresses will be accepted with suitable explanation
- If the candidate has relevant publications, they may include web links (URLs) in the CV or as an annex to the cover letter (this will not count toward the one-page limit)
The cover letter should make clear which position you are applying for.If you wish to apply for more than one position, you may submit a separate cover letter for each position. Again, make clear which position each cover letter is targeting.All of the above files should be uploaded under the heading “Resume/CV” in the job application system.
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On behalf of Jessica Hawthorne, University of Oxford
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Postdoctoral position in earthquake nucleation
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A postdoc position to probe earthquake nucleation is available at the Oxford University. This position will focus on using seismology to probe the mechanics, conditions, and driving mechanisms of nucleation, complementing laboratory-focused work at Durham University.
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On behalf of Ross Parnell-Turner, Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
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Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars, UC San Diego
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The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, has openings starting in 2027 for up to two Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars.
Application Deadline: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Details and application: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04643
Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars are 100% supported by funding from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences.
Information on recent IGPP research is available at https://igpp.ucsd.edu/about.
The positions are for one year, renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Starting salary is $75,000/yr plus benefits, along with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds.
Please address questions to Matti Morzfeld, Green Foundation Secretary, greenfound@ucsd.edu.
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On behalf of Alba Padilla , UC San Diego
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Fully Funded MS and PhD Positions in Earthquake Science at Utah State University
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The Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for fully funded MS and PhD positions beginning Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027. Positions are available across four research groups within the broader earthquake science team (https://qanr.usu.edu/wees/earthquake-science), described below. Interested applicants should contact the relevant faculty member directly with a CV and a short statement of research interests.
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1. PhD in Subduction Zone Earthquake Mechanics - Dr. Srisharan Shreedharan
Why do some shallow subduction megathrusts lock and produce great earthquakes and tsunamis, while others release stress through slow, aseismic creep? This NSF-funded project tests whether the competition between frictional healing and tectonic loading explains these differences. Students will conduct friction experiments on legacy ocean drilling cores and/or develop finite element models of near-trench loading, with opportunities to engage in IODP and seafloor geodesy research. Backgrounds in geoscience, engineering, or physics with strong quantitative skills are ideal; experience with rock mechanics, numerical modeling, or machine learning is a plus but not required. Contact: srisharan.shreedharan@usu.edu
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2. MS/PhD in Earthquake and Fault Mechanics - Dr. Alba Rodriguez PadillaHow do faults and fault networks behave, from seconds to millennial timescales? My group uses geologic and geodetic data together with numerical models to study how fault geometry influences large earthquakes, how neighboring faults interact over many earthquake cycles, and how inelastic strain is distributed around faults, and the applications of these insights to seismic hazard assessment. Positions are open for a variety of projects under this umbrella, spanning field work, remote sensing, and numerical modeling. Students from geoscience, physics, engineering, and related backgrounds are welcome; experience with field mapping, GIS, or coding is a plus but not required. Contact: alba.rodriguez@usu.edu
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3. MS/PhD in Deformation in the Earthquake Critical Zone - Dr. Alexis K. Ault
How do the material properties of continental strike-slip fault zones influence earthquake rupture behavior and interseismic deformation? This NSF-funded, multi-institution project investigates the upper portions of fault systems: what rock types and processes promote rupture to the surface, how deformation inherited from past earthquakes shapes subsequent ones, and what evidence is preserved in the rock record. The student will integrate multiscale textural, geochemical, and geomechanical analyses from strike-slip faults, including one-of-a-kind samples from the 2023 Mw7.6 Elbistan, Türkiye, earthquake surface rupture. Students from geoscience, materials science, and related backgrounds are welcome. Contact: alexis.ault@usu.edu
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4. MS/PhD in Statistical Seismology and Earthquake Physics - Dr. Kelian Dascher-CousineauHow do earthquakes interact? Aftershock sequences, swarms, and the clustering of large ruptures let us eavesdrop on the chatter between earthquakes. The central problem in my group is working out how much of that interaction can be forecasted. We build point-process and neural network models from earthquake catalogs, test their forecasts against observed seismicity, and use simulations of coupled faults to ask whether the timing of large earthquakes carries memory of past ruptures. This work feeds into seismic hazard assessment for Utah’s energy infrastructure. Projects are mostly computational and range from data-driven to theoretical. I welcome curious-minded students from physics, statistics, computer science, and applied mathematics as well as geoscience. Contact: kelian.dascher-cousineau@usu.edu
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USU main campus is located in Logan, Utah, a city situated in a picturesque valley which offers numerous year-round outdoor activities including local ski resorts, climbing, biking, and hiking trails. Logan is just a short drive to Salt Lake City, as well as many National Parks, Monuments, and Conservation Areas. The Logan metropolitan area has been named the second-best performing small city in the United States by the 2021 Milken Institute Analysis. Additional information about Utah State University (https://www.usu.edu/) and the Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (https://qanr.usu.edu/wees/) can be found online.
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