Research Geophysicist

SLB; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Private healthcare

Health & wellbeing programs

Pension contribution

Flexible working model

Job summary

A global technology company in Crawley is seeking a Research Geophysicist specializing in seismic signal processing. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to innovate geophysical processing technology and deliver effective software solutions. Applicants should have a PhD and at least 5 years of seismic processing experience, with strong programming skills in Python and C++. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the seismic processing industry.
• Strong proficiency in signal theory and wave propagation.
• Knowledge in applying data science to subsurface imaging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Propose innovative solutions for seismic processing workflows.
• Develop and implement new algorithms for seismic data.
• Support commercialization of new technologies in projects.

Skills

Geophysical processing

Signal theory

Wave propagation theory

Data science applications

Machine learning

Education

PhD in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Job Title

Research Geophysicist – Seismic Signal Processing

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our purpose is to innovate while reducing emissions and meeting growing energy demands. For more, visit SLB.

Location

Crawley, United Kingdom – slb’s Crawley hub is a modern office that hosts our Geosolutions and Exploration Data operations in Europe.

Job Summary

Working within a multidisciplinary team of leading scientists and software engineers, the Research Geophysicist drives innovation in geophysical processing technology and ensures the delivery of effective industry‑ready software solutions that support SLB’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Propose and prototype innovative geophysical solutions to enhance industrial seismic processing workflows, focusing on ocean‑bottom node measurements (e.g., compressive sensing, machine learning, survey design, broadband signal processing, wavelet processing, wavefield deconvolution, noise attenuation, inverse problems).
• Develop, implement, and test new algorithms and code to advance seismic data processing capabilities.
• Support the commercialization of new technologies, working closely with operations geophysicists to ensure effective deployment in real‑world projects.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and the broader SLB community.

Key Requirements

• Education: PhD in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in the seismic processing industry.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in signal theory, solid foundation in wave propagation theory, expertise in geophysics and signal processing.
• Programming Skills: Experience with multiple programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge and practical experience in applying data science and machine learning to subsurface imaging challenges is considered a strong advantage.

Career Advancement

SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides a clear technical career path with recognition, reward, and influence that parallels management progression.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus.
• Private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care.
• Health & Wellbeing programs including employee mental health support, health & wellness coaching.
• Part employer and employee funded pension contribution; income protection scheme; life insurance.
• Flexible hybrid working model – a mix of on‑site and home working days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities – please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.