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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Southern California

The Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA has an anticipated opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with background in geophysics in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Petroleum Division with a tentative starting date of June 1, 2010.

The candidate will contribute to the accomplishments of the tasks highlighted in the DOE funded project: (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/projects/projects.cfm/ProjectID=144)

This position will require a high level of understanding and application of micro seismic and other geophysical methods to aid in exploration problem solving. Experience with shear wave data analysis, fuzzy logic, neural networks and fractals as well as understanding of geothermal reservoirs is preferred. 


Qualified candidates must have:

  • A Ph.D. in geophysics (or a related field) or equivalent doctorate in geophysics within previous three years.
  • Minimum field of expertise in directly related education with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods. Preferred field of expertise includes relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.

In addition, qualified candidates must have:

  • Background in some of the following areas: MEQ data analysis, seismic tomography, geothermal reservoir characterization.
  • Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist in the planning, designing and conducting of highly technical and complex projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
  • Ability to work and collaborate within multidisciplinary research teams.


The role may require other related duties and the supervision of doctoral students.

Interested applicants should email their resumes directly to Prof. Fred Aminzadeh (faminzad@usc.edu) by March 15, 2010 pending official posting on the USC jobsite (http://capsnet.usc.edu/ers/).

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L. A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.
 

 

This listing will be removed from the SEG Web site after 8 January 2009. To add your own listing, e-mail the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

 
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