Computational Postdoctoral Fellow For Ai-driven Seismic Imaging

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $65,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Hybrid
Ph.d. in geophysics or related field within 3 years
Full waveform inversion and wave-equation modeling
Machine learning with pytorch or tensorflow
This position aims to enhance the Bureau of Economic Geology's competency in AI-driven full-waveform inversion using diffusion-model approaches

Job Summary

  • This position aims to enhance the Bureau of Economic Geology's competency in AI-driven full-waveform inversion using diffusion-model approaches.
  • The successful candidate will perform research on 3D diffusion model affordability and joint seismic inversion for velocity and density models.
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. obtained within three years of the hire date and demonstrate strong expertise in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.

Matching Summary

This position aims to enhance the Bureau of Economic Geology's competency in AI-driven full-waveform inversion using diffusion-model approaches.

Salary

Base: $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Geophysics or related field within 3 years
  • Full waveform inversion and wave-equation modeling
  • Machine learning with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • High-performance computing and GPU acceleration
  • Python and C/C++ programming proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with denoising diffusion probabilistic models
  • Collaboration with Oden Institute or Bureau of Economic Geology
  • Background in applied mathematics or scientific computing
  • Proven track record leading interdisciplinary research projects

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree obtained within 3 years of hire
  • Demonstrated research experience in seismic imaging
  • Proficiency in adjoint-state methods and gradient-based optimization

Work Rights

Not specified

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