Research Opportunities

If you are interested in applying your talents and passions to either urgent societal needs (e.g., wildfires, landslides, floods, air and water quality) or seismic imaging for understanding Earth’s volcanic and tectonic processes, then please give our program your consideration.

We are dedicated to making a difference.

We are seeking talented students and early career scientists with interests in either of the following areas:

  • Multi-hazards science using low-cost, low-power sensor arrays to understand and mitigate natural and human-caused hazards, including wildfires, landslides, flooding, air and water quality, ecosystem monitoring
  • Seismic imaging of Earth’s structure with either an interest in
    • Cascadia Subduction Zone
    • Galápagos plume-lithosphere-ridge interaction (seagoing experiment beginning March, 2023)

Multi-Hazards Opportunities

The Oregon Hazards Lab is looking for students and early career scientists with interest in:

  • Domain sciences related to wildfires, landslides, floods, air and water quality
  • Computational sciences with an interest in ML/AI applications or cyberinfrastructure (will be jointly advised by colleagues at UO and also collaborators at Argonne National Labs)
  • Communication and outreach specialists with an interest in influencing policy and delivering actionable information to regional stakeholders (will be jointly advised)

Prospective Students

The graduate program in geophysics offers opportunities for quantitative studies in the fields of multi-hazards, fault mechanics, continental and marine tectonics, active- and passive-source seismology, mid-ocean ridge and hotspot dynamics, ice physics, and geomechanics. We offer a collegial, supportive environment focused on developing skilled scientists. Qualified, enthusiastic students who wish to explore interdisciplinary research on fundamental geophysical problems are encouraged to apply. Research apprenticeships and teaching assistantships fund student research towards a Ph.D or M.S. Visit the department’s webpage for additional information and to learn about the application process. Students are encouraged to contact individual faculty members to learn more about specific research opportunities.