Seattle, WA

Position Title: Research Geophysicist

Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center (ESC)

Location: Seattle, WA

Position Overview: The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center (ESC) conducts basic and applied research on earthquakes, especially as related to quantifying seismic hazard and mitigating the effects of earthquakes in the United States and elsewhere. The ESC seeks a Research Geophysicist in the Seattle, Washington field office to conduct research focused on earthquake ground motions and seismic hazard in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Duties: 

• Conceive, plan, and conduct research on topics related to ground motions, earthquake simulations, and seismic hazards in the Pacific Northwest.
• Conduct research aimed towards constraining source, path, and site effects; understanding earthquake rupture processes, ground motion estimates, and cascading hazards; and/or constraining geologic and tectonic structure that may impact seismic hazard estimates, such as sedimentary basins, in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
• Contribute to advancing priorities related to subduction zone science, as outlined in ‘Reducing Risk Where Tectonic Plates Collide – A Plan to Advance Subduction Zone Science’ (https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1428).
• Mentor and advise postdoctoral researchers and students conducting research on related topics in seismology, geophysics, and earthquake engineering.
• Actively engage with, and communicate scientific results to, external partners and end-users on topics related to ground motions and seismic hazard.

Qualifications:

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Geophysicist GS-1313 series, applicants at all grade levels must satisfy the basic education requirement as outlined in A or B below.

A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). **OR

B. A combination of education and experience — at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in “A” above.

Others listed on the online application.

Salary/Pay: $115,793 – $150,535 per year

Application Deadline: 9/25/24

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.