Research Associate in Seismology

Applications are invited for this NERC-funded Research Associate role (funded for 2 years), to work with Professor Michael Kendall at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. This is part of the NERC-funded project entitled Passive Imaging of the Lithosphere Asthenosphere Boundary (PiLAB), which is a collaborative NERC project with the University of Southampton.

The post-holder will be part of a large international project to image and understand the properties that define a tectonic plate. A 0 – 40 My old section of the Atlantic plate will be imaged using data collected from a large ocean-bottom passive seismic and magnetotelluric experiment. The emphasis of the analysis at Bristol will be assessing the anisotropic properties of the plate and underlying mantle using a range of approaches. Additional details of the project can be found here: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/research/projects/passive-imaging-of-the-lithosphere-asthenosphere-boundary.page. The cruise blog can be found here: https://pilabsoton.wordpress.com

The School of Earth Sciences hosts one of the largest Geophysics groups in the UK, which works on topics ranging from the Earth’s core to ice sheets. Strengths lie in planetary, deep Earth, reservoir, volcano and environmental geophysics, and the Geophysics degree programmes reflect this diversity. The Group has a strong partnership in Geophysics with the British Geological Survey. The School was rated 2^nd in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014), and is globally ranked in the top-20 (QS rankings 2014-16). The Science Faculty at the University of Bristol is one of the strongest in the UK and provides a welcoming environment for cross-disciplinary research.

Applicants will require a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in seismology. A background in seismic anisotropy and a track record in computing and data processing is a desired asset. A proven track record in completing projects to international peer-review publication level is also required.

The start date for this position is 15 April 2017 or soon thereafter.

The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to selection on merit. The School and University have a wide range of policies aimed at supporting staff in work. Please see  http://www.bristol.ac.uk/earthsciences/about/equality-diversity/ for further details.

Further details about the post, and the application procedure, can be found on the

University website.  Interviews are expected to be held in early April 2017

Informal enquires are welcome and can be directed to Prof. Michael Kendall (Head of Geophysics, gljmk@bristol.ac.uk).

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.