Post-Doctoral Fellow - Earth Sciences

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Your role

A one-year Postdoctoral Fellow position with Dr Utsav Mannu, Discipline of Earth Sciences, is available. The candidate is expected to conduct a geophysical/geodynamic study of seismicity in subduction zones.

Job description:

• The post-doctoral fellow will be required to design and conduct numerical geodynamic/ statistical modelling / Seismological investigation of earthquake occurrence in subduction zones.
• The candidate would try to find a Spatio-temporal correlation in seismicity with geological processes active in subduction zones.
• Additionally, The candidate will have ample opportunity to learn and implement numerical geodynamic modelling that can be used to produce earthquake cycles.
• One of the primary objectives would be to bolster the current pool of numerical models by recognising new preconditioners for earthquake cycles or testing various formulations and parametrisation of friction laws that can assist in time-varying probabilistic seismic hazard assessment.
• The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and mentor PhD students.

Duration: 

• 12 months (with the possibility of extension)

Salary & benefits

• Salary will be INR 50,000 + INR 10000 (HRA) (Source: IITM).
• In addition to salary, IIT Gandhinagar employees have reported the following benefits:
  • Gym
  • Health insurance
  • Child care
  • Free food
  • ..read more

Culture & vibe

IIT Gandhinagar celebrates festivals like Blithchron, the two-day cultural festival of IITGN is an event that acts as a catalyst for budding talents from various universities, colleges, and institutes from across the country.

Celebrations are the most extravagant on the IITGN campus. Along with different academic, cultural, and sports fests, numerous celebrations such as Teachers Day, Eureka, Traditional Day, etc add colour to the life on campus at IITGN. Celebrations also unite students, faculty, and staff to exchange thoughts and minimize the student-teacher hierarchy.

About you

To apply for this position, you must have the following eligibility criteria:

Qualification:

• PhD in Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or
  extensive experience in statistics or finite-difference/finite element modelling or seismic hazard
  the analysis is desired.
• Candidates who have submitted their thesis in the mentioned fields are equally
  eligible.

How to apply

To apply for this role, click the "Apply direct" button on this page to send your application directly to IIT Gandhinagar via email.

Application Procedure:

• Application for the position (Cover Letter). Please apply by email only, and use the pdf format, and the file should contain a scanned signature.
• CV including the list of publications.
• A short research statement (not more than two pages)