Post-Doctoral Fellow

Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed term position, April 2024 - March 2026

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

This Post Doctoral Fellow role is available for multiple topics associated with earthquake-induced ground-motion and site response prediction utilizing simulation-based methods. The overarching aim in all specific project instances is to advance understanding of ground-motion phenomena and predictive ability through hybrid broadband simulations. In some instances, this is directly through the use of simulations for seismic hazard analysis, and in other instances through the use of simulations to constrain empirical ground-motion models for parameter combinations that observational data are deficient. The projects are based at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, but PhD students will also interact with national and international collaborators.

Specific topics: Any of the following topics are currently available:

Toward fully non-ergodic considerations in ground-motion simulation

Creating a physics-based understanding of the spatial correlation of earthquake-induced ground motions in regions of complex geology

Validation of 3D ground-motion simulations at high frequencies

Seismic hazard analysis using simulated ground motions

Development of region-specific sedimentary basin models

Coupling explicit site response analysis with ground-motion simulations

Use of ground-moton simulatons to constrain empirical model functonal forms.

Further information: on research in these fields at the University of Canterbury can be found at: hRps://sites.google.com/site/brendonabradley/

Mōu | Who You Are

You will ideally have the following:

• A PhD in civil engineering, geophysics or a related discipline either completed or to be completed by the time of commencing the position
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, numerical modelling, and programming
• A publication track record as well as experience with preparation and delivery of quality oral presentations to a wide range of audiences is essential
• A proven ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts (both orally and in writing) to a wide variety or groups including scientific and non-scientific audiences
• The ability to work creatively and independently.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer

• Supportive working environment
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more

For more information, please visit: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: 24 February 2024 (midnight NZ)

Applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following combined into one document:

• a cover letter
• a Resume
• any digital copies of journal/conference papers and/or theses you have authored. For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Brendon Bradley, Director QuakeCoRE to discuss the opportunities associated with this position.

 

Please Note: Applications for Post Doctoral Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant Doctoral qualification. The title of Post Doctoral Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the Doctoral degree.  Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Associate will be given, and salary will reflect the Research Associate scale.

Appointable salary for a Post Doctoral Fellow will be $75,000 (p.a.) - $91,510.63 (p.a.)
Appointable salary range for a Research Associate will be $61,007.09 (p.a.) - $71,174.93 (pa).

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. 

 

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Job Details

Reference #	18330
Posted on	09 Feb 2024
Closes on	24 Feb 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Engineering
Job level(s)	Academic
Work type(s)	Fixed term full-time
More details (document)	Post Doctoral Fellow PD Dec 2023.pdf
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