Senior Postdoctoral Position Seismology – GeoTwins
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), a government funded academic research institution, invites applications for a senior postdoctoral position in seismology within the Geophysics Section of the School of Cosmic Physics.
The position is funded through a private-public multi-partner European project (GeoTwins) lead by ETH Zürich, focused on the development of Digital Twin Components applied to deep geothermal projects.
This study will focus on an ongoing geothermal project and its drilling programme taking place in the central part of Dublin city.
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing noise assessment procedures specific to urban environments, with application to data acquired within Dublin city.
Studying the upper ~2 km underground structure using high-frequency receiver functions and/or body wave tomography using quarry blasts.
Design of optimal seismic networks aiming at seismic event detection and location.
Installation and maintenance of temporary seismic stations.
Evaluating the value of acquiring and analyzing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) data.
Requirements
PhD in seismology.
Ability to work independently and drive your research programme.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
Proven ability to deliver on project objectives and milestones.
Field experience in installing and maintaining seismic networks.
Experience in seismic data handling and seismic imaging.
Desirable
Experience dealing with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) data.
Duration: Full time.
Two years, with the possibility for a few month extension depending on fund availability.
Salary: Salary range for this position will start on the first point of the SFI Level 2B Experienced Post-Doctoral Research Scale Mar **** €53,770 subject to annual increments.
Start date & Location: February 3rd, ****, based in Dublin, Ireland.
DIAS is an equal opportunity employer.
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