Postdoctoral Fellow in Seismic Monitoring for Groundwater Systems

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to advance sensitive groundwater seismic monitoring using telecommunication DAS fiber as the primary sensing system, complemented by broadband seismic stations, with emphasis on time-lapse interferometry and linking seismic responses to groundwater flow and well observations.

Requirements

• PhD in Geophysics, Seismology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with seismic interferometry (ambient-noise and/or coda-wave), DAS, and time-lapse seismic monitoring.
• Extensive publication and presentation record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Degree must have been received within 3 years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in seismic interferometry, including coda-wave interferometry applied primarily to broadband seismic data, with experience extending interferometric concepts to DAS.
• Experience processing large continuous datasets using high-performance computing environments.
• Familiarity with numerical or synthetic simulations and integration of seismic observations with subsurface flow or reservoir models, including closing the loop with monitoring data.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and coordinating closely with collaborators, sponsors, or operational partners.
• Prior applied research experience with DAS-based monitoring or subsurface sensing applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of seismic monitoring methods using telecommunication DAS fiber as the primary sensing system, complemented by broadband seismic stations, with emphasis on time-lapse analysis and interferometry for groundwater systems.
• Modeling and interpretation of seismic and DAS observations using synthetic simulations and groundwater flow models, and closing the loop with monitoring-well and hydrologic observations.
• Processing, quality control, and time-lapse analysis of continuous seismic and DAS datasets.
• Writing and publishing research.
• Mentoring and collaboration.
• Coordination with project partners and sponsors.
• Support for field activities and instrumentation logistics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees