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Postdoctoral Fellow

Tulane
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

New Orleans, LA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for a 12-month position starting January 1, 2027, with a potential for a second-year renewal based on performance.
  • The role involves conducting research on seismicity to explore fluid and melt pathways in the Earth's lithosphere, under the guidance of Prof. Tianze Liu and other principal investigators.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in seismology and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish scholarly work, with a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience in earthquake catalog construction, Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo methods, rock-physics modeling, and AI-assisted programming.
  • Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and references, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct collaborative research on using seismicity to illuminate fluid and melt pathways in Earth鈥檚 lithosphere.

The appointment is for 12 months beginning on January 1, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent upon satisfactory progress. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be co-advised by Prof. Tianze Liu and principal investigators from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Nevada, Reno

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Scholar will:

路 Use waveform cross-correlation to construct high-resolution earthquake catalogs

路 Develop methods to estimate medium properties in earthquake clusters.

路 Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings.

路 Participate in the intellectual community of the department by attending seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

路 Ph.D. in seismology at the time of appointment.

路 Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish scholarly work.

Preferred Qualifications

路 Experience with earthquake catalog construction, especially cross-correlation-based earthquake relocation.

路 Experience with Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo.

路 Experience with rock-physics modeling of seismic observations.

路 Experience with AI-assisted programming.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

路 Curriculum vitae

路 Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience

路 Contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.聽

Contact Prof. Liu at tianzeliu@tulane.edu聽for any questions regarding the position.


Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person鈥檚 race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane鈥檚 employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.



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