Postdoctoral Fellow in Seismic Monitoring

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Seismic Monitoring

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 01, 2026

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will focus on advanced seismic monitoring using DAS and nodes, with emphasis on DAS processing and dense acquisition techniques for land-based applications. This in-person position is located at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

This position aims to advance innovative processing and acquisition methodologies for land DAS and dense surveys, focusing on synthetic modeling, 4D analysis, and seismic monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Research and development in seismic monitoring and DAS.

• Modeling and interpretation of land seismic data.

• Seismic data processing and analysis.

• Participation in the consortium meeting and sponsor report.

• Writing and publishing research.

• Mentoring and collaboration.

• Coordination with project partners and sponsors.

• Support for field activities and instrumentation logistics.

Required Qualifications

·  PhD in Geophysics

·  Experience with land seismic acquisition, DAS, and time-lapse monitoring

·  Proficient in computer programming

·  Extensive publication and presentation record

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Degree must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

·  Hands-on experience with land seismic, DAS data processing, and monitoring

·  Proven ability to coordinate field data acquisition and deploy processing software

·  Prior industry experience with focus on seismic acquisition or DAS applications

Salary Range

$65,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Manual use of dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.

• Occasional fieldwork as necessary.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information

• Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, empl