Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical or Earthquake Engineering required; PhD preferred.
• Expertise in ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) is necessary.
• Familiarity with building responses to natural hazards is advantageous.
• Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities required.
• Knowledge of statistics and probability is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature surveys on earthquake-related geohazards for loss modeling applications.
• Collect and analyze loss data pertaining to earthquakes and liquefaction.
• Perform validation tests on model loss estimates to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in preparing technical documents and presentations related to scientific findings.
• Carry out post-event damage surveys for international natural disasters.

Benefits

• Working with global experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative catastrophe risk modeling solutions.
• Involvement in diverse projects covering various natural disasters globally.
• Exposure to advanced software and modeling techniques in the industry.