Jobs:Job-02038
Apply before: 1 June 2026
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Position: Postdoctoral Research Position
Apply before: 1 June 2026
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📍 Institute of Geography, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City
📅 Start Date: March 2027
⏰ Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
The Institute of Geography and the Tsunami & Paleoseismology Laboratory at UNAM invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position within the project:
“Spatial and Temporal Variations of Upper Plate Deformation across the Mexican Subduction Zone” & "TACOS-II project “Coastal Tectonics along the Mexican Convergent Margin: An Integrated Research Approach”
The project investigates upper plate deformation, paleoseismic records, earthquakes, and tsunami hazards along the Mexican subduction margin. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and international research team led by Maria Teresa Ramírez-Herrera.
Research Areas
We especially encourage applicants with experience in:
- Active tectonics & earthquake geology
- Paleoseismology & tsunami deposits
- Coastal/tectonic geomorphology
- Geochronology, GIS, or geodynamic modeling
- Field stratigraphy and laboratory analyses
Requirements
- Ph.D. obtained within the last 5 years in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Geomorphology, or related fields
- Publications in SCI-indexed journals
- Strong interdisciplinary research interest
Position Details
- Duration: 12 months (renewable for a second year)
- Competitive salary + health insurance
- Based in Mexico City, Mexico
Application Materials
Please submit:
- CV
- Short research proposal
- Publications (or links)
- Contact information for two references
📩 Contact:
Dr. Maria Teresa Ramírez-Herrera
Institute of Geography, UNAM
tramirez@geografia.unam.mx
María-Teresa Ramírez-Herrera, Ph.D.
Earth Scientist - Professor
Active Tectonics, Tsunami Geology & Paleoseismology
