Ph.D. position- Engineering Seismology and Statistical Seismology-University of Iceland

[Atefe Darzi]

We seek applications for a fully funded PhD student position at the University of Iceland to work on Engineering Seismology and Statistical Seismology, with a focus on aftershocks, seismic hazard modeling, and machine learning. The position is a part of the project "OEFIS: A Short-term Operational Earthquake Forecasting System in Southwest Iceland" funded by the Icelandic Centre for Research (RANNIS) for three years. 
Requirements: Master's degree in geophysics, physics, statistics, seismology, engineering seismology or engineering. Proficiency in computer programming (Python). Good written and spoken English skills.  

PhD research focus on investigating how aftershock patterns shape seismic hazard and risk, developing next-generation earthquake forecasting systems and short-term probabilistic seismic hazard estimation. 

The PhD candidate will collaborate closely with an international, multidisciplinary research team of experts from the University of Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office, University College London, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, University of Naples Federico II, and the Swiss Seismological Service of ETH Zurich. 

Application deadline: May 21, 2025

Interested applicants must apply via: https://english.hi.is/vacancies for the Engineering Seismology and Statistical Seismology position. 

For further information contact:

- Atefe Darzi, PhD, Research Specialist, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iceland- at...@hi.is 
- Benedikt Halldórsson, PhD, Research Professor, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iceland and Coordinator of Seismic Hazard at the Icelandic Meteorological Office - sky...@hi.is