Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Penn State Ultrasonics Lab (PennSUL)
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Feb 04, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS We seek a postdoctoral researcher with multi-disciplinary interests and experience in ultrasonics/seismology, rock mechanics and physics-informed machine learning. The research involves both laboratory work and the development of machine learning models for field scale applications. The successful candidate will work within Penn State Ultrasonics Lab (PennSUL) with graduate students on research activities related to projects led by Parisa Shokouhi (parisa@psu.edu) and Jacques Riviere (riviere@psu.edu). Laboratory work will include working with servo-hydraulic testing machines to carry out fault reactivation experiments with active and passive (acoustic emission) ultrasonic monitoring. Both laboratory and field work will include the development of physics-informed machine learning models to predict micro-seismicity. We encourage applications from researchers with backgrounds in acoustics, geomechanics and geophysics. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the date of hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by: 1) sending a letter of interest, a CV including a complete publication list, and contact information for three references to Parisa Shokouhi (parisa@psu.edu) and Jacques Riviere (riviere@psu.edu) 2) completing an online application at: myworkdayjobs.com/Postdoctoral-Research-Scholar--Penn-State-Ultrasonics-Lab--PennSUL-_REQ_0000075218 Inquiries about the position can be sent to Parisa Shokouhi (parisa@psu.edu) and Jacques Riviere (riviere@psu.edu). Additional information about Penn State Ultrasonics Lab (PennSUL) can be found here: https://sites.psu.edu/ultrasonics/ BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |