PhD Opportunity in Earthquake Seismology at the AI/ML Frontier

[Abhijit Ghosh]

PhD Opportunity in Earthquake Seismology at the AI/ML Frontier

Earthquake Seismology Group at the University of California, Riverside, led by Prof. Abhijit Ghosh, invites applications for a funded PhD position. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental research in earthquake physics and processes via advanced AI/ML and computational methodologies.

Research will operate at the intersection of seismology and computational science, utilizing state-of-the-art AI/ML models as powerful analytical tools. This integration aims to reveal new understandings of fault mechanics, seismic source processes, and ultimately, advance hazard mitigation, addressing complex geophysical problems inaccessible by traditional methods. Access to robust computational infrastructure, including State-of-the-Art High-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters will be provided.

We seek applicants with a strong analytical and quantitative background, preferably encompassing one or more relevant fields including Seismology, Geosciences, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science/Engineering. Prior experience in earthquake seismology and/or AI/ML is beneficial, but not required.

For more information, please contact Abhijit Ghosh at agh...@ucr.edu.

More information on the lab, visit https://faculty.ucr.edu/~aghosh/geqsl.html

To apply, visit https://epsci.ucr.edu/grad_programs#graduate-application

For full consideration for all university fellowships, complete your application by Nov 30, 2025.