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Postdoc in Simulation-based PSHA at KAUST King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Recently funded postdoc position at KAUST. Competitive salary with housing, medical coverage, and family support such as schooling.
Country
Saudi Arabia
University
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is advertising a postdoc opportunity in simulation-based PSHA within the Earth Science / geophysics area.
The project uses MCQsim, a physics-based earthquake simulator that models long-term stress accumulation and space-time-dependent earthquake occurrence on geometrically complex fault systems. The goal is to generate simulation-based earthquake rupture forecasts and use them in a probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) framework, with an existing interface to OpenQuake.
The postdoc will generate hazard products from MCQsim catalogs, including rupture forecasts, hazard curves, uniform-hazard spectra, and hazard maps; validate simulated hazard against observed seismicity and existing hazard models; benchmark against state-of-practice PSHA; and help define quantitative validation metrics. Target regions mentioned include the East and North Anatolian fault systems and other test sites developed with collaborators.
Required background includes a PhD in seismology, geophysics, earthquake engineering, or a related field; strong PSHA experience (source models, MFDs, GMM selection, logic trees, hazard integration, disaggregation); familiarity with a PSHA code preferably OpenQuake; Python programming; and comfort with Linux/HPC environments. A publication record and strong English skills are also expected.
Funding is described as a competitive salary with housing, medical coverage, and family support such as schooling. The position is part of a recently funded project and is reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV with publication list, and two to three referees to the listed KAUST email addresses.
Funding details
Recently funded postdoc position at KAUST. Competitive salary with housing, medical coverage, and family support such as schooling.
What's required
PhD in seismology, geophysics, earthquake engineering, or a related field. Demonstrated PSHA experience including source models, MFDs, GMM selection, logic trees, hazard integration, and disaggregation; risk modelling experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of a PSHA code, preferably OpenQuake. Scientific programming in Python and comfort with Linux/HPC environments are required. A peer-reviewed publication record and strong written and spoken English are expected.
How to apply
Send a cover letter, CV with publication list, and two to three referees by email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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