Postdoctoral Scholar in Multi-Hazard, Multi-Sensor Monitoring at Mt Rainier - Geohazard Initiat[...]

Postdoctoral Scholar in Multi-Hazard, Multi-Sensor Monitoring at Mt Rainier - Geohazard Initiative – University of Washington Position Overview Organization: Earth and Space Science Title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Multi-Hazard, Multi-Sensor Monitoring at Mt Rainier - Geohazard Initiative – University of Washington Position Description The University of Washington (UW) Geophysics Group invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead high-impact research in multi-hazard, multi-sensor monitoring of geological hazards at Mt Rainier, supported by the UW College of the Environment's Geohazard Initiative. Generous support from Jerry and Linda Paros enables bold, interdisciplinary science to advance our understanding of geological hazards and Earth processes in one of North America's most complex and geologically active regions. Summary: The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. Marine Denolle and Dr. Paul Bodin and researchers across UW, eScience Institute, Civil Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Applied Mathematics, and engage with partners such as the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. The person in this position will have access to many resources including: Access to petascale computing and cloud-based infrastructure. A state-of-the-art UW Fiber Lab for DAS data and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network specialists in multi-sensor networks An working environment with a commitment to open science, peer and student mentoring, reproducible workflows, and collaborative tools. The project’s scope includes event detection and classification (earthquakes, landslides, lahars, glacier motion, atmospheric signals), data fusion across sensing modalities, and development of scalable machine learning pipelines. Work will be entirely computational and based in Seattle, with no field deployment responsibilities. Responsibilities: The postdoc will work on integrating multiple observational data streams for real-time and retrospective analysis of geophysical and environmental hazards. This includes: Tiltmeter and rotational sensor data near volcanic edifices. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) on buried and surface-deployed fiber. Regional seismic and infrasound networks. Hydrological and weather data relevant to understanding processes such as debris flows and glacial melt. Volcanic, Tectonic, Hydrologic, and Geotechnical framework of hazards, particularly in urban settings. Compensation: This is a full-time appointment. The base salary for this position will be $6,681 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Employee benefits will be provided. The position initially runs for one year subject to renewal after 12 months based on satisfactory progress. The position is available immediately, but the exact start date for the position is negotiable. A start date as soon as possible is highly desirable. Support is available for computing, publication, and travel to conferences. This position does not involve fieldwork. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website at Qualifications University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience. Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a PhD in a related field, such as seismology, geophysics, or computer science, by the start date of the appointment. Demonstrated experience with deep learning methods or sophisticated mathematical frameworks applied to large-scale or scientific datasets. Preferred Qualifications: Ideally, the candidate Familiarity with infrasound, tilt, or rotational seismic data. Interest in hydrology, meteorological, or environmental sensor integration. Experience building scalable ML pipelines or deploying ML in real-time contexts. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic and comfortable with computational challenges, curious about Earth system processes, eager to work across disciplinary boundaries and committed to reproducibility, collaboration, and open science practices. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . Benefits Information The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information . #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington