We are seeking an experienced and motivated seismologist to work with us in our Seismic Ambient Noise Imaging and Monitoring of Shallow Structures (SANIMS) project, financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Research and Innovation. Within SANIMS, we are analyzing the applicability of ambient noise methods in zones with different degree of anthropogenic sources. For this purpose, two seismic networks have been installed since late 2019: one within the city of Barcelona (20 short period stations) and one in the Cerdanya Basin (25 broadband sensors, eastern Pyrenees). The deployment of an additional network of high-resolution seismic nodes is planned for spring 2021.
Key duties
- To use the available data to either characterize the shallow structure of the Cerdanya Basin or Barcelona city.
- To employ ambient noise tomography, Rayleigh wave ellipticity inversions, receiver functions or noise/coda autocorrelation methods to image the studied areas.Nevertheless, other strategies are welcomed as long as the objectives of the project are being fulfilled.
- To generate innovative research and to publish her/his results in leading journals
Requirements
Education
- A PhD in Geosciences
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Research experience with seismic noise processing methods
- Proficiency in working within Linux environments
- Strong scripting/programming in shell scripting and programming (Python, C, Matlab)
- Familiarity with seismic tomography and/or receiver functions methods. will be considered a big plus
Skills and competences
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
- Effective communication
- Excellent spoken and written English language
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- diligent and well-organized persona with great attention to detail
What we offer
- Salary follows offical salary criteria of the Spanish Government
- Place of work: Barcelona, Geosciences Barcelona facilities
- Working hours: full time position
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Start date: can be adjusted but should be early 2021
- Autonomous work within a dynamic and experienced seismic research team
How to apply
We’re looking forward to receiving your application before 31 December 2020. Please, you should submit the following documents to Jordi Díaz or Martin Schimmel
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Short statement of your research objectives and experiences suitable to our research project
