Seismologist - Research Assistant Professor

College/School/Unit: Jackson School of Geosciences

Posted: Sep 11, 2025

Apply By: Open until filled

General Notes

This is for an in-person position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Applicants must complete the UT employment application and submit additional materials as instructed.

Purpose

As a part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team, the candidate will participate directly in efforts to ground deformation assessment and numerical modeling of ground displacement.

Responsibilities

Perform original and independent research on earth surface deformation assessment in Texas, the surrounding area of Texas, and elsewhere. Be involved in analyzing data collected from the TexNet earth observation program or assets that provide quality data. Compare different methods and tools for deformation modelling.
Engage in outside funding activities and promote programs with stakeholder.
Present research results to funding agencies, report results of research in journal articles and books, and present results at professional meetings.

Salary

$85,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

CV
Letter of Interest
Research Statement
Names and contact information for 3 references

Required Qualifications

PhD in seismology/geophysics or closely related discipline (applied mathematics, physics, geoscience or engineering). Record of scientific publication in international journals, research performance, and professional achievement commensurate with experience. Proved record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry, or in academia. Ability and desire to work in multi-disciplinary, integrated research teams. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in groups and independently, sometimes in demanding conditions. Ability to manage complex systems. Professional demeanor and excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in analyzing and manipulating seismological/geophysical data. Proficiency with specific background and hands-on experience with deformation assessment and modelling. Experience in developing and using innovative tools and methods, algorithms, computer programming, and GNSS/Satellite data. Knowledge of programming language, including experience in developing scripts and tools for data processing and analysis. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research programs and project needs.

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Seismologist - Research Assistant Professor

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA