Computational Earthquake Scientist postdoc position at SDSU

San Diego State University (SDSU) has an active program in Computational Seismology and conducts research on the dynamics of the earthquake source, the physical basis of strong ground motion excitation, and development of computational methods for seismic wave propagation and source simulation.

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position for work on high-performance computational simulations of earthquake ruptures and earthquake ground motion, using finite element, finite difference, or similar methods. The position is available from June, 2009, and the initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for subsequent years contingent upon funding. The successful candidate will develop and implement constitutive models for earthquake rupture and near-fault material failure, perform numerical simulations of past and prospective earthquakes, and conduct seismological assessments of the predictive capability of such simulations. The position requires a PhD in Geophysics, Applied Mechanics, or a closely related field (to be received no later than September 2009), as well as research experience involving numerical solution of time-dependent continuum mechanics problems. Previous experience using finite elements, or similar methods, for the dynamic simulation of earthquake ruptures is desirable.

To be considered for this position, please apply directly at http://www.foundation.sdsu.edu, Job #0900039, before April 3, 2009. Inquiries about the position may be sent to Prof. Steven Day (day@moho.sdsu.edu).