Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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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.

Essential Job Duties
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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.

Research activities [80%]:
Supporting Geo Quake’s new projects and grant application writing in the area of physics-based ground motion simulations.

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
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Participation in outreach activities aiming to broadening participation in STEM.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits
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As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Requirements and Preferences
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• 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).

EEO
: NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.