Postdoctoral Researcher

23517BR

Kansas Geological Survey

Position Overview

Kansas Geological Survey seeks applicants for a full-time postdoctoral research position within the Geophysics/Exploration Services group. The selected candidate will be working as a part of a research team on the development and implementation of approaches based on machine learning (ML) and optimization algorithms in the field of signal processing, seismic imaging and inversion. The position involves developing ML solutions for data analysis with the focus on performing research in the evaluation and improvement of geophysical methods for near-surface characterization. This is a one-year contract with the possibility of an extension.

This position is based at the Kansas Geological Survey, a research center within the University of Kansas. This postdoc will be part of the Geophysics/Exploration Services group and supervised by Dmitry Borisov ([email protected])

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins October 24, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled

TENTATIVE START DATE: Prefer November 28, 2022, exact start date is negotiable

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, AND FRINGE BENEFITS: This position is funded for three years with an expected salary of $55,000 annually. Annual professional development budget. Other benefits include university staff privileges; 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. The initial appointment will be for one year with the expectation of renewal assuming satisfactory performance.

Job Description

70% - Develop and implement ML based models and neural networks for signal processing and seismic imaging.

20% - Disseminate findings through conference presentations and publications.

10% - Service to the discipline and institution through participation in activities that may include collaboration with other KGS researchers, scientific peer review, serving professional societies, and public outreach and education.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of research and educational experiences in cover letter, (2) record of accomplishments in resume/curriculum vitae, (3) information from professional references, and (4) transcripts.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed six months.  Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

For technical questions contact Dr. Dmitry Borisov, [email protected] .
For all other questions contact Annette Delaney, [email protected] or 785-864-2152. 

Additional Candidate Instruction

Upload the following information:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages) including how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your career goals, and why you are excited about the position.
• Full CV.
• Contact information for 3 references (relationship, email address and phone number).
• College and graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable).

and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.

Advertised Salary Range

$55,000 annually

Application Review Begins

24-Oct-2022

Anticipated Start Date

28-Nov-2022

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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