Thread: Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Institution: USGS
Open Until: 2018-10-22

USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program
Opportunity S30: Experimental studies of aseismic slip, earthquake occurrence and hazard

The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center in Menlo Park, California is seeking a postdoctoral scholar for a lab-based research position focused on processes controlling aseismic slip, earthquake occurrence and earthquake hazard. We seek a candidate who can make fundamental contributions in rock physics and fault mechanics with a focus on the conditions leading to seismic versus aseismic faulting as well as the spatial and temporal interaction of fault slip modes to advance our understanding of earthquake occurrence and earthquake hazard. Experimental research is expected to be conducted in the Rock Physics Laboratory of the Earthquake Science Center of the USGS (lab info at https://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/eqproc/rockphysics/). Strong candidates are expected to possess demonstrated abilities in developing fundamental theory as well as numerical modeling of experimental results and applications to natural systems. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential advisors early in the process of developing their research proposals.

Application Deadline: October 22, 2018

Research advisors: Nick Beeler nbeeler<at>usgs.gov; Diane Moore dmoore<at>usgs.gov; and David Lockner dlockner<at>usgs.gov

For more general information on Mendenhall postdoctoral scholar program, and a link to the job application site for this opportunity, see: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/