Postdoctoral Scholar — Seismic Hazard Modeling
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Research Scientist -
Research/Development
Research Scientist
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number PG191369PD Position Number Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information
Department - Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering Department 140301 - Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Position Information
Position Overview
Essential
Job Duties
The Geohazards and Earthquake Engineering (Geo Quake) Research Lab invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. The Geo Quake Lab takes an interdisciplinary approach to the assessment of seismic hazards (including earthquake ground shaking and ground failure), and their impact on civil infrastructure systems as well as the communities they serve. Our research team examines, processes, and compiles large, global, and regional earthquake ground motion databases, and develops analytical and numerical models of seismic wave propagation through complex media.
In doing so, we use geospatial analytics to interrogate different types of data and advance modeling frameworks of geohazards at multiple scales. We also conduct dynamic laboratory testing of soils, incorporate geology, geomorphology and probabilistic frameworks into assessments of the variability and uncertainty associated with geohazards.
The work conducted at the Geo Quake Lab spans the physics underlying the seismic wave propagation phenomenon and the practical implications on infrastructure performance to inform decision making, based on fundamental understanding of natural hazards and their complex interactions with the built environment. The successful applicant will support Geo Quake’s new projects and grant application writing in the area of physics-based ground motion simulations.
Research activities [80%]:
Developing pathways to improve physics-based ground motion simulations in highly uncertain environments with a focus on developing improved characterizations of the effects of shallow and deep geologic structures. This work will be highly collaborative, interdisciplinary and will likely involve Geo Quake graduate students working on related topics.
Project management and coordination [20%]:
Collaborate with Geo Quake Principal Investigator to co-develop a strategic research plan, identifying sources of funding, and supporting grant application writing.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Participation in outreach activities aiming to broadening participation in STEM.
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Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule M-F, 8 AM-5PM unless noted otherwise Department Required Skills
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Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Ph.D. in engineering, geosciences, urban planning, or data science.
- Experience with seismic hazard (and/or risk) assessments.
- Effectiveness working in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Experience writing research grants.
- Experience with different programming languages (preferably Python, but also Matlab, R, and GIS tools).
- Familiarity with physics-based simulations of earthquake ground motion (i.e., literature and current practices).
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Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000-$65,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 10/31/2024
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