Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Opportunity in Computational Seismology

IISER Mohali | Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position:

Location:

Start Date:

Fellowship: As per MHRD norms

Tentative Project Areas:

• Ambient seismic noise analysis for aquifer stress monitoring (Punjab–Himachal)
• Seismological imaging of the Main Himalayan Thrust
• Earthquake source studies and rupture dynamics
• Crustal velocity structure and anisotropy in the NW Himalaya

• Application of AI/ML techniques

  for seismic signal detection, classification, and pattern recognition

Independent project ideas aligned with seismology, geophysics, or machine learning applications in Earth sciences are welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate on advanced data analysis, modeling, and publication
• Develop and apply machine learning tools for seismic data interpretation
• Assist in establishing computational infrastructure for the lab
• Contribute to research proposals and collaborative projects
• Mentor junior researchers and present research at academic forums

Eligibility:

• Ph.D. (submitted/awarded) in Seismology / Geophysics / Earth Sciences / Physics / Data Science or related computational disciplines
• Strong programming skills and experience in data analysis or numerical modelling
• Prior experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., Python libraries, deep learning frameworks) is highly desirable

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a brief statement of research interest to:

jyotima@iisermohali.ac.in

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