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University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$20K - $500K/yr

Announcement Details Open Date 07/01/2026 Requisition Number PRN45527B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc ... We are seeking a highly self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow who is team-oriented and has a high ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT

$15 - $18.75/hr

Details Open Date 07/02/2026 Requisition Number PRN45528B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and project partners to ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$64K - $70K/yr

Announcement Details Open Date 07/02/2026 Requisition Number PRN45528B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc ... Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and project partners to ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Fellow w/Ret

Salt Lake City, UT

$47K - $64K/yr

... Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a growing portfolio of projects focused on infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH), trauma-informed education, and statewide workforce development ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Fellow w/Ret

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$68K - $70K/yr

... Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a growing portfolio of projects focused on infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH), trauma-informed education, and statewide workforce development ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Details Open Date 07/01/2026 Requisition Number PRN45527B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... We are seeking a highly self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow who is team-oriented and has a high ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$63K - $70K/yr

Announcement Details Open Date 07/22/2026 Requisition Number PRN45696B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher for SLA/DLP 3D Printing Career Progression Track A00 Track ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$65K - $73K/yr

Announcement Details Open Date 03/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN44612B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc ... postdoctoral fellows to apply high throughput methods and machine/deep learning to unlock the full ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT

$15 - $18.75/hr

Details Open Date 07/22/2026 Requisition Number PRN45709B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... A postdoctoral position is available in the Chaudhuri lab within the Nora Eccles Harrison ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

Announcement Details Open Date 06/26/2026 Requisition Number PRN45474B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc ... postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Denise Dearing in the School of ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for postdoc associate in Utah is $18.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $18.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Postdoc Associate vs Research Scientist?

AspectPostdoc AssociateResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in relevant fieldMaster's or Ph.D., often with more industry experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsIndustry, corporate R&D labs, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government research agenciesPrivate companies, biotech, pharmaceuticals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Postdoc Associate and a Research Scientist lies in their work environment and career stage. Postdoc Associates typically work in academic or research institutions focusing on research and publishing, often as a stepping stone to faculty roles. Research Scientists usually work in industry settings, applying research to product development or innovation, often with more experience and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Postdoc Associate job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,623 per year, or $18.1 per hour.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Passive Seismic Imaging

Postdoctoral Researcher - Passive Seismic Imaging

Zanskar

Salt Lake City, UT • Hybrid

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher - Passive Seismic Imaging


Location: Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid)
Benefits Eligible: yes
Salary: $85k - $95k
Manager: Seismic Team Lead

Why we exist and why we need you

Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However, historically it's been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we're using advanced technology to find and develop new geothermal resources that make baseload geothermal a cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates by finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale and working to develop faster and cheaper with scale and reduced risk drilling. 

We're seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Passive Seismic Imaging to help advance how we image the subsurface using earthquakes and ambient noise. Working alongside our exploration and R&D teams, you'll help convert passive seismic signals into actionable items: images of basement depth, and fault geometry, that improve how we characterize prospects.

Outcomes - Problems you'll solve
  • Build velocity models and image basement depth, layering, and fault structure from passive arrays
  • Locate and analyze microseismicity to map active faults, stress regimes, and structural controls
  • Develop, benchmark, and refine passive seismic imaging methods
  • Construct reproducible, well-documented processing pipelines (Python/ObsPy or equivalent) that scale to large datasets
  • Work with the exploration and R&D teams to integrate passive imaging into prospect evaluation
What we're looking for

Required

  • Ph.D. (completed or near completion) in geophysics, seismology, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated research expertise in passive seismic methods such as ambient noise tomography or microseismic analysis, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
  • Strong foundation in seismic signal processing and inversion
  • Proficiency in scientific computing and reproducible workflows (e.g., Python, HPC), with version control (e.g., Git/GitHub) a plus
  • Ability to translate research-stage methods into practical, decision-grade tools under real-world data and time constraints
  • Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, able to communicate and integrate effectively with geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and data scientists
Location and Benefits
  • The position is based out of our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a hybrid position
  • Benefits include:
  • Paid holidays
  • 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k 
  • Life insurance + Short term & Long term disability
  • Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon emissions
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. 
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