Post-doctoral Fellow, Computational Seismology

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO, USA
Base: $63,000 - $65,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Phd in computational science or geophysics
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Open-source software development experience
The postdoctoral fellow will develop a Python-based edge-computing framework integrated with the Distributed Acoustic Sensing Data Analysis Ecosystem to advance seismic event monitoring

Job Summary

  • The postdoctoral fellow will develop a Python-based edge-computing framework integrated with the Distributed Acoustic Sensing Data Analysis Ecosystem to advance seismic event monitoring.
  • This role is funded through the federal MINEM program and involves close collaboration with research partners at Rice University.
  • Colorado School of Mines offers a robust benefits package including an 11% employee contribution, a fully vested retirement plan, and free RTD Ecopass.

Matching Summary

The postdoctoral fellow will develop a Python-based edge-computing framework integrated with the Distributed Acoustic Sensing Data Analysis Ecosystem to advance seismic event monitoring.

Salary

Base: $63,000 - $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 11% employee contribution, 12% employer contribution, tuition benefits, free EcoPass

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in computational science or geophysics
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Open-source software development experience
  • Hands-on Python development skills
  • Experience with large seismic array datasets

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning applications in seismic analysis
  • Edge computing system optimization
  • Distributed acoustic sensing data collection
  • Real-time decision system experience
  • Travel to other US states

Key Requirements

  • PhD in related field required
  • Current US work authorization required
  • Background investigation required prior to start

Work Rights

Must have current US work authorization

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