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Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer
The University of Kansas
Location
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Closing date
Feb 20, 2021

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Discipline
Geodesy, Solid Earth Geophysics, Tectonophysics
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
Negotiable
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

University of Kansas Postdoctoral Researcher: Geophysics Specializing in Geodetic Data Analysis in the Department of Geology.  The University of Kansas Department of Geology is seeking a talented and innovative postdoctoral scholar in Geophysics, specializing in geodesy or analysis of geodetic data applied to tectonic and earthquake problems.  Experience identifying signals in noisy data and inverting data to produce models using a variety of techniques is desired.  The specific research topic is open and will be chosen based on the mutual interests of the postdoctoral scholar and the supervisor.  Access to high-performance computing resources is available through the KU Center for Research Computing.

The postdoctoral scholar will be supervised by Assistant Professor Noel M. Bartlow.  The position will involve research, publication, and presentation of research at relevant scientific meetings. 

Required qualifications include 1) Ph.D. degree in geophysics, geology with a geophysics specialization, or a closely related field. 2) Demonstrated research experience in earthquake or volcano geophysics. 3) Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity through publication in internationally recognized outlets and presentations at meetings. 4) Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. 

Preferred qualifications include: 1) Demonstrated research experience in geodesy or geodetic data analysis. 2) Demonstrated research experience in crustal deformation problems. 3) Experience with Machine Learning techniques.
 
A complete application for the position will include a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of professional research experience and interests (maximum 2 pages), and contact information for three references. Initial review of applications begins February 1, 2021, but will continue until the position is filled. For first consideration, please apply at https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18302BR before that date.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following persons has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University’s Title IX Coordinators for their respective campuses:  Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785) 864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS  66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

 


 

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The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. The University is committed to offering the highest quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, comparable to the best obtainable anywhere in the nation. As the AAU research university of the state, KU offers an array of advanced graduate programs and fulfills its mission through faculty, academic and research programs of international distinction and outstanding libraries, teaching museums, and information technology. In order to accomplish this, the University of Kansas employs approximately 6,200 faculty and staff to ensure that the objectives of our mission are accomplished and excellence reached.

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