Research Assistant (Data Analysis of Physics-Based Earthquake Cycle Models)
Research Assistant (Data Analysis of Physics-Based Earthquake Cycle Models)
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The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University is an interdisciplinary school that aims to be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science ecology engineering and technology human ecology humanities and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability. For more details please view Asian School of the Environment (ASE) and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are seeking a Research Assistant to support projects on earthquake physics and geophysical modelling.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Luca Dal Zilio as part of the Computational Geophysics Lab. The primary role of the Research Assistant will be to conduct data analysis of physics-based earthquake cycle simulations including running scripts visualising model outputs and preparing figures and tables for research dissemination.
This position is ideal for a recent graduate in Geophysics Earth Sciences Applied Physics or a related field with a strong interest in computational modelling and geoscientific data analysis.
This is a full-time research position with opportunities for skill development potential graduate-level study and participation in a collaborative research environment focused on earthquake processes and tectonics.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in running numerical simulations of earthquake cycles using existing modelling tools and scripts
Perform data analysis on simulation results including stress and slip evolution and recurrence patterns
Generate scientific plots figures and tables for use in publications and presentations
Support code organization documentation and reproducibility of results
Work collaboratively with other researchers in the Computational Geophysics Lab
Participate in regular group meetings and contribute to general lab activities
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Geophysics Earth Sciences Applied Physics or a related discipline
Basic experience in numerical modelling geophysical data analysis or computational earth sciences
Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and visualization
Interest in earthquake physics tectonics or crustal deformation processes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
ASE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit regardless of age race gender religion marital status family responsibilities or disability.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTUEmployment Type
Full-Time
