Research Assistant Professor Earthquake Source

$85,000 - $176,800/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Assistant Professor in the field of Earthquake Source within the Jackson School of Geosciences. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team focused on advancing the understanding of seismicity and subsurface characteristics in Texas and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will engage in original and independent research, specifically targeting earthquake source characteristics, and will be involved in analyzing data from the TexNet seismological monitoring program as well as other relevant data sources. The role requires the candidate to compare various methods and tools for moment tensor inversion and first motion analysis to derive fault plane solutions. In addition to research, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in funding activities, promoting programs with stakeholders, and disseminating research findings through journal articles, books, and presentations at professional meetings. The position also involves providing service to professional societies and the Bureau of Economic Geology, as well as participating in committees as needed. Fieldwork may be required as part of the research activities. This is a full-time, tenured/tenure-track position that offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, with a starting salary of $85,000. The University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and independent research on earthquake source characteristics of Texas and surrounding areas.
• Analyze data collected from the TexNet seismological monitoring program and other quality data sources.
• Compare different methods and tools for moment tensor inversion and first motion to calculate fault plane solutions.
• Engage in outside funding activities and promote programs with stakeholders.
• Present research results to funding agencies and report findings in journal articles and books.
• Present research results at professional meetings.
• Provide service to professional societies, the Bureau of Economic Geology, and the Jackson School of Geosciences.
• Serve on committees as needed.
• Conduct fieldwork as necessary.

Requirements

• PhD in seismology/geophysics or closely related discipline (applied mathematics, physics, geoscience or engineering).
• Record of scientific publication in international journals and research performance commensurate with experience.
• Proven record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry or academia.
• Ability and desire to work in diverse, multi-disciplinary, integrated research teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in groups and independently, sometimes in demanding conditions.
• Ability to manage complex systems.
• Professional demeanor and excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience in analyzing and manipulating seismological data.
• Proficiency with moment tensor inversion and fault plane solutions using first motion.
• Experience in full waveform inversion using innovative tools (e.g. ISOLA) and methods (ML).
• Knowledge of earthquake location algorithms, computer programming, and geophysical equipment.
• Knowledge of Python programming language, including experience in developing scripts and tools for data processing and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research programs and project needs.