Geological Project Scientist Jobs

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Energy Geosciences Division has an opening for a Geological Project Scientist to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will work on surface-wave tomography, body-wave tomography, and detection of microearthquakes and estimation of source parameters using distributed acoustic sensing array data.

What You Will Do:

• Picking of body-wave arrivals:
• Develop methodologies for determining earthquake magnitude, location, and focal mechanisms.
• Participate in field surveys and data collection to ensure high-quality data acquisition.
• Detection of microseismic using distributed acoustic sensing data:
• Apply signal processing techniques to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio and improve correlation results.
• Interpret and visualize tomographic results to gain insights into subsurface geophysical properties.
• Conduct cross-correlation analysis of ambient noise data to extract valuable seismic information.
• Implement machine learning techniques to accurately identify and extract body-wave arrival times.
• Collaborate with seismologists and geophysicists to analyze earthquake data and contribute to research.
• Assistance in data acquisition and fieldwork:
• Body-wave and surface-wave tomography:
• Ambient noise analysis:
• Assist in the deployment and retrieval of seismic sensors in the field.
• Test and validate automated picking methods to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Interpret and analyze the correlated data to infer subsurface properties and structures.
• Develop algorithms and software for automating the process of picking body-wave arrivals from seismic data.
• Develop inversion algorithms to reconstruct velocity models from seismic data.
• Support the team in data acquisition campaigns by setting up and maintaining seismic instruments.
• Conduct tomographic imaging of the Earth's interior using body-waves and surface-waves.
• Utilize data from distributed acoustic sensing arrays to estimate earthquake source parameters.

What is Required:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience with fiber-optics sensing.
• Good understanding of seismic moment tensor analysis of micro-earthquakes.
• Ability to process distributed acoustic sensing data.
• Ph.D. (or equivalent work experience) in geophysics or related fields.
• Programming in Matlab and Python.

Notes:

• For full consideration, please apply by August 16th, 2023.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position is expected to pay $7,256.00 - $29,263.00/month . Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
• This is a full time 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.

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