PhD Studentship at the Department of Seismology

The Department of Seismology of the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris is opening a PhD position in the framework of the ERC project SEISMAZE. This project is aimed at studies of slow transient energy release processes in geological systems based on seismological observations. One of the central activities of this project is the development of new methods for analysis of seismic tremors and low-frequency earthquakes (LFE) and their application to large datasets from subduction zones (Japan) and volcanic areas (Kamchatka). We are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong analytical and methodological skills and the position is expected to start in the beginning of 2019.

The proposed 3-year PhD position is focused on machine-learning based analysis of low frequency seismic tremors and earthquakes whose signals are characterized by high variability (in particular, those observed in the vicinity of volcanoes) making complex the tasks of their detection and of distinction between different types of activities. The goal of this project is to develop automatic methods for detection and classification of low-frequency seismic tremors and earthquakes based on machine learning. Initial applications are expect with the seismo-volcanic dataset from Kamchatka followed by analysis of other datasets including tectonic LFE and tremors.

At the time of appointment, the successful PhD candidate must have a MS or an equivalent degree in data science, applied mathematics, physics, geophysics, or a closely related field.

Expected skills include machine learning, signal analysis, and programming (preferentially python-based).

Applications will be accepted until the positions will be filled.