Postdoctoral Research Associate

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0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk142565974;%22%3EWe want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background.

Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22xmsonormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk170215506%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFind out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/job-vacancies/why-join-us/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk170215506;%22%3EWhy Join Us?

• Information Page%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Role and Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in experimental earthquake mechanics to join the NERC-funded project “The Nucleation of Intermediate and Large Earthquakes”, led by a team of researchers at Durham and Oxford University in collaboration with international partners. The project builds on a multidisciplinary approach combining laboratory experiments, observations of natural earthquakes and numerical modelling to develop new insights into earthquake nucleation.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe successful PDRA applicant will lead and contribute to laboratory experiments that investigate earthquake nucleation and examine how fault heterogeneities influence the transition from slow slip to dynamic rupture. In addition, the PDRA will engage with the Oxford team to compare and integrate the seismological observations with the laboratory results. The research has potential impact on earthquake hazard mitigation, including early warning and probabilistic forecasting.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe PDRA will be hosted by Durham University, Department of Earth Sciences, reporting to Prof. Stefan Nielsen.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe position offers an opportunity to broaden scientific expertise, develop new technical and collaborative skills, and build an international research profile while accessing highly specialised facilities and expertise.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECore research responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDesign, conduct and analyse laboratory experiments addressing the project’s research objectives, including developing experimental methods where appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProcess, interpret and manage research data, and contribute to integrating laboratory results with seismological observations and numerical modelling.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPlan and manage research activities and resources, working independently and collaboratively to deliver project objectives and deadlines.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDevelop and disseminate high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and stakeholder contributions.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EContribute to the development of research objectives, methods and future research proposals.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWork collaboratively with project investigators, research colleagues, technical staff and international partners, developing networks and opportunities for future collaboration.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EContribute to the training and supervision of students, peers and visitors in relevant research techniques.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWork with technical staff on laboratory activities, including equipment development, maintenance and improvement where appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWider responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;. Communicate research findings effectively to academic, non-academic and stakeholder audiences.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;. Contribute to a collegial, inclusive and respectful working environment and to the wider activities and citizenship of the Department and University.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;. Undertake relevant continuing professional development, including training, teaching and other activities that support career development.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;. Contribute to student assessment and supervision, as appropriate to the role and experience.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis post is fixed term for %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etwo yea%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ers as dictated by the project funding agreement. %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3ESuccessful applicants will, ideally, be in post by January 2027.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe post-holder is employed to work on research which will be led by the Durham project lead. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking at Durham%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3EA competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. 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You’ll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe University closes between Christmas and New Year%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. 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You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. 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• Durham University%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3EDurham University is a UKVI sponsor. Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK should note that not all roles are eligible. Further information on visa requirements and eligibility can be found on the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fskilled-worker-visa%26amp;data=05%7C02%7Creward.team%40durham.ac.uk%7Cf2dddade918d42273da608dee80287e8%7C7250d88b4b684529be44d59a2d8a6f94%7C0%7C0%7C639203295773240628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hc. Gki. OnRydWUs. IlYi. OiIw. LjAuMDAwMCIs. IlAi. OiJXaW4z. MiIs. IkFOIjoiTWFpbCIs. IldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C%26amp;sdata=YLrONwOPopbsy%2BqQXc78w. CpYGFz7fUZlz. Ijhiansmac%3D%26amp;reserved=0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3EUKVI website%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EVersion 07-2026%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Person Specification Essential Criteria: Qualifications

1. A good first degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Physics or other science degree with pertinence to the research activity.
2. A PhD in experimental rock mechanics, fracture mechanics, fault geology or a related subject. Experience
3. Experience in conducting high-quality academic research.
4. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.
5. Demonstrable ability to present research papers at international conferences
6. Demonstrable experience in designing and conducting laboratory experiments and analysing experimental data. Experience in designing and performing rock and fault mechanics experiments. Skills
7. Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings.
8. Ability to plan and manage independent research,. working independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Desirable Criteria: Experience in rock and fault mechanics experiments, or in applying experimental methods from a related discipline such as physics or engineering to geoscience problems. Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics. Experience of overseeing students with respect to the development of their practical/research skills, e.g. acting as a demonstrator and; supervising student projects/practicals. Experience of designing novel experimental setups. Experience of numerical modelling and writing and using codes in high level programming language such as python. Knowledge of earthquake source seismology observation/theory/modelling. Use of probability/decision trees and predictive models. Use of AI (Large Language Models, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning) for analysis and classification of data.