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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in advancing Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) technologies, with a specific
focus on Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS). Additionally, this position would require background seismic knowledge related to building 3D geophysical models, running, and analyzing seismic simulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute
to cutting-edge research in stress characterization and explosion monitoring, leveraging innovative fiber optic sensing methodologies and novel source and earth characterization techniques. The successful candidate will work on the characterization of stress
field in a testbed at the Nevada National Security Site. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Develop and implement analysis methodology using DSS data collected across short-length fiber optic cables</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Analyze and interpret in-situ stress conditions using DSS data collected before and after key experiments</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate DSS findings into broader geophysical and geological contexts </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Build and design 3D geophysical models; run and analyze seismic simulations for use in novel seismic source and earth characterization
algorithms</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences</span></div>
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b></div>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">PhD in geophysics, seismology, or a related field</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Strong expertise in signal processing and data analysis</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Proficiency in scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Solid experience with fiber optic sensing technologies</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Familiarity and experience with geophysical modeling</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications in English</span></div>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Experience with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) or other DFOS technologies. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Background in stress characterization techniques</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Location:</b> Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM<br>
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<b>Expected Start Date:</b> August-September 2026<br>
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<b>Application Process: </b>To apply please follow this link:<br>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212);"><a href="https://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/postdoctoral-researcher-distributed-fiber-optic-sensingseismic-modeling-hybrid/93C53B2B95ED4C0FAAFDE4C3B41ACBFE/job/" title="https://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/postdoctoral-researcher-distributed-fiber-optic-sensingseismic-modeling-hybrid/93C53B2B95ED4C0FAAFDE4C3B41ACBFE/job/" data-outlook-id="1c544517-e996-4d69-9483-bc682b1f9dea" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212);">https://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/postdoctoral-researcher-distributed-fiber-optic-sensingseismic-modeling-hybrid/93C53B2B95ED4C0FAAFDE4C3B41ACBFE/job/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For additional information you can reach out to Christian Stanciu (</span><span style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><a href="mailto:astanci@sandia.gov" title="mailto:astanci@sandia.gov" data-outlook-id="4dcb8f94-7a6f-49c0-81e8-a546a3cc53cd" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><u>astanci@sandia.gov</u></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">)
or Leiph Preston (</span><span style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><a href="mailto:lpresto@sandia.gov" title="mailto:lpresto@sandia.gov" data-outlook-id="ddc1f703-b149-4869-9ce7-e565067d6e96" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><u>lpresto@sandia.gov</u></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">). <br>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Join us in advancing the frontiers of Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing and contributing to impactful research in geophysical modeling and stress
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