Researcher on the experimental earthquake physics (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

Participate in the development of experimental research on earthquake physics at the Géoazur laboratory; produce and analyze mechanical and seismological data from dynamic rupture experiments; develop new approaches to quantify the energy budget of laboratory earthquakes using mechanical, acoustic, and ultra-high-speed imaging measurements.

Activity

• Development and improvement of the laboratory experimental fault mechanics platform.
• Conduct dynamic rupture experiments on analogue fault interfaces under different loading and frictional conditions.
• Combine mechanical and acoustic measurements with high-resolution and ultra-high-speed imaging to monitor rupture nucleation, propagation, and arrest.
• Perform quantitative analyses of rupture energy budgets, including radiated energy, fracture energy, and frictional dissipation.
• Process and invert experimental data, including acoustic emissions, displacement fields, and rupture propagation velocities.
• Contribute to scientific publications and dissemination of results obtained within the ERC project.

Your Profil

Skills

• Experience with experimental rock mechanics methods, including biaxial or direct-shear apparatus, is mandatory.
• Knowledge in rupture dynamics, fracture mechanics, and continuum mechanics.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or Julia.
• Experience in analyzing seismological, acoustic, or mechanical datasets.
• Experience with high-speed imaging, digital image correlation, or experimental instrumentation would be appreciated.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment combining mechanics, rupture physics, and seismology.

Your Work Environment

The successful candidate will work at the Géoazur laboratory of Université Côte d'Azur and CNRS, located in Sophia Antipolis, France. Géoazur is a multidisciplinary research unit composed of geophysicists, geologists, and astronomers working on major scientific topics including natural hazards (earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis), lithosphere dynamics and Earth imaging, as well as geodesy and Earth metrology. The laboratory includes approximately 170 researchers and faculty members organized into six thematic teams. The successful candidate will join the earthquake research team and work under the supervision of François Passelègue (CNRS researcher). The project will be conducted in collaboration with Pierre Romanet (CEREMA research scientist) and Julien Ambre (CNRS research engineer).

Constraints and risks

Experiments will be conducted using a biaxial loading apparatus. Previous experience with this type of experimental setup during a PhD or postdoctoral position is required.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

3072€ gross minimum according 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

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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