Senior Research Seismologist

Job overview

The Senior Research Seismologist role is hybrid or remote, with Raleigh, NC listed as the location. The Raleigh salary range is $120,000 to $182,000 per year. The role supports ARA research for national security objectives, including nuclear explosion monitoring. The seismologist leads research and applies computational geophysics and signal analysis to detect, locate, characterize, and discriminate seismic events. The work delivers scientific analysis, tools, and technical guidance for defense and monitoring missions.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute geophysical research
• acquire, process, and analyze seismic data
• perform time-series and spectral analyses
• design research studies and develop algorithms and workflows
• conduct numerical modeling and simulation of seismic wavefields
• produce technical reports, publications, proposals, and presentations
• stay current on geophysics and monitoring advances
• engage with clients and contribute to proposal development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior research seismologist

raleigh nc

applied research associates

seismology

geophysics

nuclear explosion monitoring

seismic data analysis

computational modeling

python

high-performance computing

hybrid or remote

$120k-$182k

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ARA benefits are described in the posting
• specific benefits are not enumerated.

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid/remote position and requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.