Position Description	

College/Division:	ANU College of Science	
Faculty/School/Centre: 	Research School of Earth Science	
Department/Unit: 	Seismology & Mathematical Geophysics Group	
Position Title: 	Postdoctoral Fellow	
Classification:	Academic Level A	
Position No:	TBC	
Responsible to:	Leader - Seismology & Mathematical Geophysics	
Positions reporting to this role:	Nil	
Delegation(s) Assigned:	Nil	

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in the field of observational and computational seismology within the Seismology and Mathematical Geophysics research group, and consistent with the Earth Evolution theme objectives as part of the RSES strategic initiative. This strategic initiative is to recognise research directions that will strengthen and complement current activities and secure bright future for the School and the Australian National University. The position is a necessary strategic move in response to the outcome of the recent ground breaking research in the earthquake coda global correlation wavefield by several group members, inspired by the outstanding results from a PhD work of Mr Thanh-Son Pham. The outcomes of this research (three papers published/accepted, one being considered and two in the late stages of submission) present a significant potential to advance the field of observational seismology and make critical contributions towards understanding Earth structure and dynamics. The position with the expected outcomes will help further increase the international reputation and visibility of the group and the School. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to the project by providing continued development of the experimental methods, techniques and applications.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:
Position Dimension & Relationships: 
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based in Seismology and Mathematical Geophysics research group within the Research School of Earth Sciences and will collaborate with members of the School, the University and external stakeholders. The position will be responsible to Associate Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić, Head of Seismology and Mathematical Geophysics.

Role Statement:
Specific duties required of a Level A Academic may include:
•	the conduct of research under limited supervision either as a member of team, or where appropriate, independently, and the productions or contribution to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research; 
•	assist with the development of new research initiatives in seismology, and assist in research supervision of undergraduate and graduate students;
•	collaborate with senior staff to actively seek and secure external funding, assist to prepare and submit research proposals to external funding bodies as appropriate;
•	involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise; 
•	some administrative functions primarily connected with the area of research of the academic; 
•	promote research activities in seismology across the University.
•	occasional contributions to teaching in relation to his/her research project(s); 
•	attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or at departmental and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees; 
•	advice within the field of the staff member's research to postgraduate students; and
•	other duties as allocated by the supervisor or the Vice-Chancellor consistent with the classification of the position.

Skill Base
A Level A Academic will normally have completed four years of tertiary study in the relevant discipline and/or have equivalent qualifications and/or research experience.

In many cases a position at this level will require an honours degree or higher qualifications or equivalent research experience

Research experience may have contributed to or resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions that give evidence of research potential..	

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1.	PhD in Seismology, with an appropriate record of refereed publications and independent research achievement in seismology.
2.	Experience with the analysis and modelling of broadband seismic data, preferably various aspects of ambient noise or waveform cross-correlation research, with demonstrated computing and programming skills.
3.	Experience in the development of interpretational techniques for determining Earth structure, including numerical synthesis of waveform data.
4.	High level of written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to communicate effectively about the relevance and impact of scientific results. 
5.	Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment involving close collaboration with university staff and students.
6.	A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
	
Supervisor Signature:		Date:	16 May 2018	
Printed Name:	Associate Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić	Uni ID:	U4421436	

References:	
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Position Details
College/Div/Centre	ANU College of Science	Dept/School/Section	Research School of Earth Science	
Position Title	Postdoctoral Fellow	Classification	Academic Level A	
Position No.	TBA	Reference No.	     	

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Potential Hazards 
•	Please indicate whether the duties associated with appointment will result in exposure to any of the following potential hazards, either as a regular or occasional part of the duties.	
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key boarding					laboratory work				
lifting, manual handling					work at heights				
repetitive manual tasks					work in confined spaces				
catering / food preparation					noise / vibration				
fieldwork & travel					electricity				
driving a vehicle									
NON-IONIZING RADIATION					IONIZING RADIATION				
solar					gamma, x-rays				
ultraviolet					beta particles				
infra red					nuclear particles				
laser									
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CHEMICALS					BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS				
hazardous substances					microbiological materials				
allergens					potential biological allergens				
cytotoxics					laboratory animals or insects				
mutagens/teratogens/
carcinogens					clinical specimens, including blood				
pesticides / herbicides					genetically-manipulated specimens				
					immunisations				
OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS (please specify):
     	

Supervisor’s Signature: 		Print Name:	A/Prof Hrvoje Tkalčić	Date:	U4421436