Postdoctoral Research Associate – Acoustic emission monitoring in analog models
About The Position
The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate at Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on acoustic emission monitoring of multiphase deformation experiments. The successful candidate will develop an acoustic monitoring system for an existing ring shear apparatus to monitor the failure of brittle clasts embedded in a fluid during deformation. The experiments will quantify brittle failure in space and time within a semi-brittle material and connect local deformation mechanisms to large-scale bulk deformation. Results may inform future treatment of semi-brittle materials in numerical models and other large-scale simulation applications. This research is a collaboration between Iowa State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The position requires the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines and institutions, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. It is a full-time research position with an initial one-year appointment and the possibility of renewal for a second year.
Requirements
- PhD in geosciences, physics, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with acoustic emission, ultrasonic, or seismic monitoring and data processing.
- Experience developing experimental setups.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines and institutions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with analog modelling.
- Experience in geophysics or structural geology.
Responsibilities
- Develop an acoustic monitoring system for an existing ring shear apparatus.
- Monitor the failure of brittle clasts embedded in a fluid during deformation.
- Conduct experiments quantifying brittle failure in space and time within a semi-brittle material.
- Connect local deformation mechanisms to large-scale bulk deformation.
- Collaborate across disciplines and institutions with Iowa State University and MIT.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
- Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing program.
- WorkFlex options for some positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
