Network Seismologist at the Bedretto Underground Laboratory (ETH Zurich)

[Clinton John]

We’re hiring a Network Seismologist at the Bedretto Underground Laboratory. 

Are you passionate about cutting-edge geoscience and technology? At the Bedretto Underground Laboratory for Geosciences and Geoenergies, we aim to generate earthquakes under controlled conditions, in order to study the earthquake process. We operate an advanced seismic network, capable of detecting M-5 earthquakes in real time. We are seeking an outstanding Network Seismologist to join our team and enhance our earthquake detection and quantification procedures.

Your role includes:

- Advance source quantification: develop and calibrate physics-based magnitude scales applicable to the entire event catalogue (M-5 to M1); source mechanisms for larger events.  

- Establish GMPEs for the Bedretto environment. 

- Interpretation of earthquake catalogues.

- Supervise the implementation of new methods and products in real-time operations.

- Contribute to network development, operation and data quality control.

What you bring:

- PhD in seismology or a related field.

- Experience developing or applying methods for micro-earthquake detection, quantification, or catalogue analysis.

- Programming skills in Python; experience in scientific software development and C++ would be regarded positively.

- Familiarity with seismic data processing and real-time systems, particularly SeisComP and ObsPy.

- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for research and technology

Why Join Us?
- Contribute to groundbreaking research in earthquake physics and geothermal energy
- Flexible workload (80%-100%) and competitive salary & benefits

- Location: Zurich, ETH Zurich

 Interested? Apply now! Send your application by 21.10.2025 via our online portal. More details here: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_YZDNZIh9LjQfTm89xW