Seismologist

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze regional historical seismicity data
• Research regional tectonics, including fault structures and rupture mechanisms
• Develop magnitude-frequency relationships for seismic source zones and faults
• Develop smooth and background seismicity models
• Conduct post-event damage surveys for major global events

Qualifications

• PhD in Seismology or Geophysics with research relevant to seismic source modeling
• Knowledge of earthquake frequency parameters and experience with magnitude-frequency distributions
• Knowledge and experience in advanced probability and statistical methods
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities
• Experience with Python desirable
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) is a plus
• Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus
• Knowledge of C# programming language a plus
• Some work experience (≤ 5 years) a plus