<div dir="ltr"><div>A través de una lista dedicada a fallas activas me llega esta info:</div><div><p>Buenos días a todos,</p><p>Antes de nada disculpad si recibís este correo por diferentes listas de distribución.</p><p>Un investigador ATRAE del ICM-CSIC, Thomas Bodin, conjuntamente con Pierre Arraoucau de EDF (Francia) (ambos en copia), están buscando un candidato para realizar la tesis doctoral sobre sismicidad histórica y ecuaciones de predicción de intensidad. Adjunto descripción del proyecto de investigación. Si conocéis a algún posible estudiante que le pueda interesar, hacedle llegar la información.</p></div><div><br></div><div><b>PhD Position at ICM-CSIC (Barcelona) in collaboration with EDF</b><br><br>Bayesian Inversion of Seismic Intensities for Historical Earthquake Analysis<br>Studying large historical earthquakes is crucial for seismic hazard assessment. Unlike instrumental events recorded by seismometers, historical earthquakes occurred before the advent of such instruments. Their magnitude and location must be inferred from macroseismic intensity data, such as historical documents and damage reports.<br>To estimate these parameters, seismologists use Intensity Prediction Equations (IPEs), which model ground shaking intensity as a function of earthquake magnitude, distance, attenuation, and local site conditions. However, IPEs must be regionally calibrated using instrumental data, and poorly calibrated models lead to biased estimates of historical earthquakes.<br>This project aims to develop a Bayesian probabilistic approach to jointly estimate earthquake<br>magnitudes, locations, and IPE parameters, integrating both historical and instrumental data. Unlike traditional methods, this approach will account for uncertainties more comprehensively, leading to improved historical earthquake characterization. Ultimately, this research will contribute to the development of a new seismicity catalog, which will be used to update and improve seismic hazard models for metropolitan France.<br><br></div><div><b>Candidate Profile</b><br>The ideal candidate should have a strong background in geosciences or computer science and be proficient in programming. Applications from women are especially welcome. The candidate is expected to start on autumn 2025, but the starting date can be adjusted.<br><br></div><div><b>Supervision & Collaboration</b><br>The PhD will be supervised by Thomas Bodin (ICM-CSIC, Barcelona) in collaboration with Pierre Arroucau (EDF) and the SIGMA3 research program. The student will participate in scientific meetings and contribute to developing algorithms for French seismic databases.<br><br></div><div><b>Application Process</b><br>For any information about the project and the application process, contact us at the following<br>addresses. To apply, please send the following documents to : <a href="mailto:tbodin@icm.csic.es">tbodin@icm.csic.es</a>,<br><a href="mailto:pierre.arroucau@edf.fr">pierre.arroucau@edf.fr</a><br>• CV<br>• Statement of research interests<br>• Names and contact information of referees<br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><pre cols="72" style="white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(34,34,34)">______________________________________________</pre><pre cols="72" style="white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><pre cols="72" style="white-space:pre-wrap">Luis Arlegui Crespo</pre></pre><pre cols="72" style="white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(34,34,34)">Grupo de investigación Geotransfer
Dpto. Ciencias de la Tierra (Facultad de Ciencias) e
Instituto Universitario en Ciencias Ambientales (IUCA)
Universidad de Zaragoza
Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009–Zaragoza
<a href="mailto:carluis@unizar.es" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">arlegui@unizar.es</a>
ext.: 843474</pre></div></div></div>