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Current Openings
Postdoctoral Fellow (Machine Learning)
Posted: August, 2023 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Marine Geophysics Technician (Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III)
Posted: August, 2023 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow (Geomechanics)
Posted: August, 2023 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow (Earthquake Hazards)
Posted: August, 2023 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow (Machine Learning)
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to study full waveform inversion and machine learning. UTIG is one of the three research units of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. Scientists and students at UTIG conduct expeditionary research in Earth Science in all parts of the world, and are also involved in planetary missions and climate modeling. These research projects produce large data sets and require computational analysis and visualization.
About the Position
The candidate will be part of a research team led by Prof. Mrinal Sen that is engaged in cutting edge research on solving subsurface imaging problems using advanced techniques of full waveform inversion and uncertainty quantification. The team has also been developing physics-based machine learning algorithms for three dimensional seismic modeling, imaging and inversion using high performance computation including parallelization on GPUs.
Responsibilities
- The post-doctoral fellow will be engaged in the development of nonlinear sampling methods and their efficient applications to active and passive source seismic data
- Present results to the scientific community and broader public.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geoscience, or a related field received within the last three (3) years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to perform independent laboratory research and collaborate effectively.
Strong background in large scale seismic simulations and inversion, and high performance computation as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
Salary Range
$65,000.
How to Apply
Apply online at the UT Austin Staff Jobs website: R_00028027
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00028027 (requires UT EID).
Applicants should include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Brief (1-2 page) statement of interest
- Three references
Marine Geophysics Technician (Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III)
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics is a world leader in expeditionary-scale geophysical research, conducting investigations in four broad themes: (1) climate, (2) energy, (3) marine geosciences, seismology, and tectonophysics, and (4) planetary and polar geophysics. We welcome interested candidates to apply for our Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III position and join our vibrant expeditionary marine geophysics group, where they can participate in expeditions worldwide, expand their skill set and make a meaningful contribution to Earth science.
About the Position
The successful candidate will maintain geophysical field equipment, update instruments software, routinely write maintenance/operational protocols (i.e., improve workflows routinely), perform pre-survey synthetic modeling (i.e., optimizing data acquisition), and coordinate the logistics of preparing and shipping marine instruments before research expeditions. This position is expected to typically spend 20%-30% in the field. At sea, our new hire is expected to facilitate the survey operation, including field logistics, data acquisition, and quality control. Office-based duties focus on post-survey data processing, preliminary analysis, and archiving.
Responsibilities
- Active source seismic data acquisition, including airgun and streamer operations
- Ocean bottom seismometer operations and maintenance
- Operation of marine MT and CSEM seafloor receivers and towed systems
- Seismic and EM data processing, quality control, interpretation, and database management
- Teaching seismic and CSEM field techniques as part of our MG&G field class instructional team
- Work in a team-oriented environment, collaborating closely with research scientists, students, and other technical support staff
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- MS in geoscience, engineering, or other relevant fields, plus two years of relevant experience in an academic or research setting. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Strong communication skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
- Proficiency in data management tools and technologies
- Strong understanding of research methodologies and data management principles in an academic or research setting
- Eagerness and willingness to learn new skills are essential
Preferred Qualifications
- Six or more years of experience in an academic or research setting
- Two or more years of experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining both land and marine geophysical instruments
Salary Range
$70,000+ depending on qualifications.
How to Apply
Apply online at the UT Austin Staff Jobs website: R_00028159
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00028159 (requires UT EID).
Applicants should include:
- Resume/CV
- Letter of interest
- Three references
Postdoctoral Fellow (Geomechanics)
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in Geomechanics. UTIG, which is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, is known for research excellence, integrative science efforts and international field programs in geophysics. Successful applicants will have expertise in: laboratory experimentation with a focus on rock mechanics and fluid flow in porous media; or analysis and modeling of drilling, geodetic or seismological data.
This individual will have the opportunity to work with data and samples from a wide range of scientific drilling expeditions and field programs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to, and help lead, research within a vibrant and diverse group that includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and laboratory staff working on problems in geofluids, geomechanics, and tectonics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research focused on laboratory experimentation and/or analysis of geophysical and drilling data, with a focus on deformation and fluid flow in Earth materials.
- Develop independent research projects and/or co-mentor students if desired; contribute to and lead research within a vibrant and diverse group of students, postdocs, and laboratory staff working on problems in geofluids, geomechanics, and tectonics.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field within the last three years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in laboratory experimentation focused on the investigation of rock, sediment, or soil deformation and rheology; friction; hydrological properties; and/or ultrasonic measurements.
- Familiarity with analysis of laboratory, drilling, or other geophysical data, and/or computational approaches to the study of coupled deformation and fluid flow.
Salary Range
$65,000.
How to Apply
Apply online at the UT Austin Staff Jobs website: R_00023204
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00023204 (requires UT EID).
Applicants should include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Brief (1-2 page) statement of interest
- Three references
The appointment is for up to two years, contingent on performance, with a start date as early as March 1, 2024.
Materials will be reviewed beginning December 22, 2023 and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Fellow (Earthquake Hazards)
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) supports a range of Solid Earth Dynamics science including the study of fault systems and earthquake hazards from observational, experimental, and modeling perspectives. We seek to expand our team by appointing, among other positions, a UTIG postdoctoral fellow in Earthquake Hazards with start date as early as January 2024.
UTIG is known for integrative science efforts and international field programs in geophysics, climate science, planetary science, and energy geoscience. We also have strong ties to other UT campus units, including the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences and the Texas Advanced Computing Center.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will pursue collaborative research on the earthquake source, including mechanistic aspects of fault interactions, physics-informed and physics discovery machine learning, as well as seismic hazard applications. They will interact with a diverse group of researchers with expertise spanning from rock mechanics, to geophysical imaging, to theoretical and computational modeling.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field within the last three years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in laboratory experimentation focused on the investigation of rock, sediment, or soil deformation and rheology; friction; hydrological properties; and/or ultrasonic measurements.
- Familiarity with analysis of laboratory, drilling, or other geophysical data, and/or computational approaches to the study of coupled deformation and fluid flow.
Salary Range
$65,000 per year, eligible for UT benefits.
How to Apply
Apply online at the UT Austin Staff Jobs website: R_00028905
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00028905 (requires UT EID).
Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential research project. Research interests aligned with ongoing studies at UTIG, including on megathrust system dynamics, are considered an advantage.
Applicants should include:
- Curriculum Vitae that includes education, employment history, publications, and record of any extramural funding;
- Concise, two-page research statement or proposal (including figures, excluding references) outlining research interests and specific plans for UTIG residence, and addressing how these would complement or expand ongoing research directions at the institute;
- Names and contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of reference.
The appointment is for up to two years, contingent on performance, with a start date as early as January 1, 2024.
Materials will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions
Contact Dr. Thorsten Becker (twb@ig.utexas.edu) or Dr. Demian Saffer (demian@ig.utexas.edu).
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All positions are security sensitive, and conviction verification is conducted on applicants selected.