RESEARCH SCIENTIST - SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Seismologist - Seismic Hazard Analysis at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Our team is helping ensure the safety of nuclear power and the nuclear fuel cycle at a time when the country and world are considering increasing nuclear power’s role in meeting energy needs while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work with geologists, geophysicists, and geotechnical engineers to conduct probabilistic seismic hazard assessments for critical facilities (especially commercial nuclear) at sites both within the U.S. and abroad.
• Evaluate technical information regarding seismic sources from earthquake records, paleoseismology, structural geology, and neotectonics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate probabilistic seismic hazard findings into engineering and risk assessment.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Utilize state-of-the-art software and methodologies to develop seismic source and ground motion models and to assess the uncertainties associated with these models.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in seismology, earthquake engineering, and hazard analysis, and incorporate new methodologies into project work.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences, conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner.
• Provide expert consultation to clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams on seismic hazard assessments.
• Participate in business development efforts.

Requirements:

• Requires a PhD in Seismology, Geophysics, or related field
• 0 years: Proven experience in probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, with a focus on seismic source models, including active faults and earthquake records.
• Proficiency in software tools such as OpenQuake, SeisRiskIII, and other industry-standard applications.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar. A track record of publications and contributions to the advancement of seismological research is h
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Open and willing to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and managing projects independently.
• Due to the nature of the contract, candidates must have US Citizenship or have held US Permanent Residency (non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) for at least 5 years.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.