Postdoctoral Fellow I

Utah State University • Logan, UT

15d

About The Position

The Department of Geosciences at Utah State University (USU) seeks a full-time postdoctoral researcher to work in Dr. Srisharan Shreedharan’s Rock Deformation and Earthquake Mechanics group ( www.rocksandquakes.com ) and the broader Earthquake Science Group in the areas of brittle deformation, fault zone processes, and earthquake cycle modeling. The successful candidate will develop and execute new research directions and complement ongoing projects that include but are not limited to subduction megathrust earthquakes at the Japan Trench and Hikurangi margins, earthquake ruptures and active faults in Turkey and southern California, and fundamental processes in earthquake mechanics. We invite the candidate to articulate a research vision that brings fresh perspectives and an infusion of research ideas to collaborative work. The successful candidate will have the ability to produce high quality research and work collaboratively with other Earth scientists and students in and outside the department. This position is part of a three-postdoc cluster hire within the Earthquake Science Group, which also includes positions led by Dr. Alexis Ault ( https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9624/postdoctoral-fellow-i/job ) and Dr. Kelian Dascher-Cousineau ( https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9610/postdoctoral-fellow-i/job ). Applicants may apply for more than one position if their research background is relevant. In such cases, please either: Submit separate application documents for each position, or Clearly state in your research statement that you wish to be considered for multiple roles.

Requirements

• PhD in the Earth sciences or related field at the time of appointment focusing on experimental rock deformation and/or earthquake cycle modeling

Nice To Haves

• Some combination of: Expertise with high pressure and rock deformation equipment including an ability to troubleshoot/maintain equipment.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn machine learning and numerical modeling (e.g., multi-cycle rupture modeling, interseismic deformation modeling in PyLith etc.) in the context of earthquake-related deformation.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications, experience mentoring students and proposal writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills will also be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out collaborative research projects.
• Utilize and enhance experimental facilities in the USU rock deformation lab ( www.rocksandquakes.com/facilities ).
• Engage with and provide formal/informal mentoring to graduate and undergraduate researchers in the RDEM group and broader Earthquake Science group at USU Geosciences. For example, this could take the form of mentoring graduate students with experimental research.
• Present results at scientific meetings, and publish results in the peer-reviewed literature.
• Pursue appropriate external funding opportunities

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees