[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar in Multi-Hazard, Multi-Sensor Monitoring at Mt Rainier - Geohazard Initiative – University of Washington

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=174372

Position Overview
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*Organization:* Earth and Space Science

*Title:* Postdoctoral Scholar in Multi-Hazard, Multi-Sensor Monitoring at
Mt Rainier - Geohazard Initiative – University of Washington
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Position Details
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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 https://hr.uw.edu/labor <https://hr.uw.edu/labor>.*
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.
   - Experience working with observational seismology data (e.g., DAS,
   broadband networks).
   - Proficiency in open-source, version-controlled environments (Python,
   git, conda).
   - Comfort with cloud/HPC workflows in a Unix-based environment.

*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.
Instructions

*Submit the following materials via Interfolio:*

   1. A CV (GitHub or equivalent portfolio links welcome)
   2. A 1–2-page research statement outlining your experience and how it
   aligns with multi-sensor, multi-hazard monitoring
   3. Copies or links to two representative publications
   4. The names and contact information of three references.

Applications received before January 5, 2026 will receive higher priority
but the position will remain open for applications beyond this date until
filled. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present a remote seminar
to the UW Earthquake Science community
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*Equal Opportunity*

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
<https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/>
.

*Benefits Information*

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty.
For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information
<https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/>.

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