Postdoctoral Researcher in Seismic Signatures of Wave-Dune Transfer

Postdoctoral Associate – Coastal Seismology

Job No. 537662
Work Type. Full Time
Location. Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

• Lead design, deployment, and recovery of a compact multi‑station seismic array across the beach‑dune transition; manage instrumentation, power, and data logistics.
• Build data pipelines for continuous and campaign‑style recordings; perform time‑series and spectral analyses.
• Integrate seismic signals with tides, water‑level anomalies, and wave forcing; evaluate controls of sediment properties, vegetation, and water‑table position on energy transmission.
• Co‑develop and apply process‑based numerical models of dune morphological change informed by collected datasets.
• Coordinate field campaigns; interface with park/permit authorities as needed.
• Mentor students; lead manuscripts and conference presentations; contribute to follow‑on proposals (e.g., continuous monitoring concepts).

• PhD in coastal/nearshore processes, geophysics/seismology, civil/coastal engineering, geomorphology, or a related field (by start date).
• Demonstrated expertise in field data collection and quantitative time‑series analysis.
• Coding experience for data analysis/modeling; a clear scientific writing record.

• Experience with broadband seismometers and portable data loggers (or analogous geophysical sensors) and continuous monitoring workflows.
• Background in UAS/drone mapping.
• Numerical modeling skills.
• Familiarity with coastal water‑level/wave datasets and tide‑removal/aggregation strategies.
• Comfort working on dynamic beaches/dunes; ability to lift and carry 25‑50 lb; willingness to work around tides and weather windows.

• Cover letter (≤2 pages) describing fit, relevant experience, earliest start date, and career goals.
• Complete curriculum vitae.
• Names and email addresses of three references (an email will be sent to the references for confidential letters).

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire (the transcript must be issued to the student; degrees earned outside the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service approved by NACES).

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North‑Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2‑hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The climate and nearby parks offer year‑round outdoor activities.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).