Computational Fault Mechanics - Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Develop and apply numerical models to investigate fault slip, stress evolution, and coupled mechanical, hydrologic, and thermal processes in geologic materials to understand fault-system behavior and its implications for seismic hazard and subsurface energy applications.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Computational Earth Science)
Builds
Numerical models of fault mechanics and geologic deformation for seismic hazard and energy applications
Domain
Geophysics / Computational Earth Science
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Numerical discretization methods for PDEs, Computational modeling of geomechanical systems, Continuum mechanics, Friction laws, Nonlinear material behavior, C/C++ programming, Linux-based HPC environments, Peer-reviewed research publication
Preferred skills
GEOS multiphysics modeling framework, Mortar methods, Augmented Lagrangian methods, Earthquake physics, Induced seismicity, Geothermal energy, Carbon storage, Parallel computing, Scientific code development, Agentic AI tools
Technologies
C/C++, Linux, High-performance computing, GEOS
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and apply computational models of fault mechanics and geologic deformation; Conduct simulations of quasi-static or quasi-dynamic rupture, fault slip, and related multi-physics processes; Analyze numerical simulation results alongside laboratory, field, and observational geophysical data; Contribute to model verification, validation, and comparison with observations; Use high-performance computing resources and modern scientific software practices; Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external research partners; Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences and technical meetings
Seniority
Postdoctoral (early career, Ph.D. within 5 years)
