Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship In Geophysics 2024/2025 [Study In USA]

Are you a passionate geophysics researcher with a strong background in seismic monitoring and borehole seismic technology? Join the vibrant team at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Energy Geosciences Division (EGD) and make a meaningful impact on the future of Geological Carbon Storage (GCS). We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to work alongside our world-renowned geoscience experts, advancing the development of cutting-edge tools for cost-effective and long-term GCS monitoring.

OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:

Responsibilities For 2024 Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship In Geophysics 

• Advanced borehole seismic data processing and imaging.
• Field data acquisition, enhancing your fieldwork skills.
• Active participation in seismic sensor design and refinement.
• Analyze geophysical data to design computer simulations and generate realistic synthetic geophysical datasets.
• Publish your findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• Lead or contribute to grant applications to secure research funding.

Requirement For 2024 Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship In Geophysics 

• PhD in Geophysics or related fields (e.g., Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering).
• Proven expertise in borehole seismic data processing.
• Willingness to learn and actively participate in fieldwork.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific computing and analysis tools (e.g., GitLab, Linux, Bash/Csh, Python, and Matlab).
• Strong understanding of seismic instrumentation principles, with advanced knowledge in sensor design and electrical engineering being a significant advantage.
• Competence in high-performance computing, utilizing large clusters for data analysis and simulations.
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills, evidenced by prior peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major conferences.

Duration & Rewards For 2024 Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship In Geophysics 

• This is a full time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 2 year (benefits eligible), Postdoctoral Fellow appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience as of December 31, 2023.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Postdoctoral Fellow positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries are predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral and/or related research experience. This position has a targeted monthly salary range of $6,479 – $7,507 and is expected to start at $6,479 or above.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley CA.

How To Apply For 2024 Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship In Geophysics 

Interested Applicants Should Use The Link Below To Apply.

Source: https://www.lbl.gov