Researcher in seismic hazard assessment (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 4 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut des sciences de la Terre
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
38058 ST MARTIN D HERES
Contract Duration
4 months
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
Starting at €3,041.58 gross, depending on professional experience
Apply Application Deadline : 10 September 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Assessment of Seismic Risk Induced by Mantle Wedge Seismicity in the
Lesser Antilles.
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for detecting mantle wedge seismicity
beneath the Lesser Antilles and then assessing the resulting seismic risk for Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Activity
- Creation of a seismicity catalog for the mantle corner in the Lesser Antilles by applying the protocol of Halpaap et al. (2021), based on reflected and converted seismic waves in the various subduction zones
- Use of this catalog in conjunction with the seismotectonic model by Foix et al. to assess the seismic hazard induced by this seismicity and define its characteristics in order to isolate it within the seismic hazard calculation workflow
- Classification of general seismicity based on the geometry of subduction, using the locations of earthquakes recorded exclusively by land-based seismometers
- Determining whether the seismicity at the mantle wedge is of sufficient magnitude to warrant the development of a specific ground motion prediction model
Your Profil
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of seismotectonics, seismology, and seismic hazard, and
at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in these research areas.
- Very strong computer programming skills (Python and/or MATLAB) are required.
- The candidate must be able to work independently while also being able to
integrate into the research team. He or she must have strong writing skills and excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
Your Work Environment
The candidate will work at ISTerre research laboratory, a joint research unit (UMR) with approximately 310 people, and is part of the Observatory of Universe Sciences (OSU) at the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA), which is responsible for numerous national observation services. The candidate will join ISTerre's Geophysics of Seismic and Gravitational Risks team, which consists of about 30 researchers, faculty members, postdocs, doctoral students, and engineers.
This position is part of the ATLAS project (reassessment of seismic hazard in the Antilles), supported by the Ministry of Ecological Transition through 2027.
Constraints and risks
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Starting at €3,041.58 gross, depending on professional experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5275-FABCAR-132 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Earth and telluric planets: structure, history, models |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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