PhD Position in Deep Earth Seismology at The University of Alabama

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks a motivated PhD applicant who is interested in using seismic analyses to investigate core-mantle boundary structure. Support is available starting Fall 2025 to work on an NSF-funded, collaborative project between UA and Arizona State University, aimed at mapping and characterizing ultra-low velocity zones beneath the southern hemisphere.  Applicants with prior research experience and computer programming skills are preferred. Prior to applying to the UA Graduate School (https://slate.ua.edu/apply/), interested candidates should contact Dr. Samantha Hansen (shansen@geo.ua.edu) with a summary of their background as well as copies of their CV and their transcripts. Consideration preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2025.