Research Geophysicist

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

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Research Geophysicist specializing in Seismic Signal Processing to drive innovation in geophysical technology. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and implement advanced seismic processing solutions. The ideal candidate has a PhD in relevant fields, at least 5 years of industry experience, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++. This position is based in Crawley, United Kingdom, with flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus

Private healthcare for employee & family

Subsidised dental care

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employer and employee funded pension contribution

Income protection scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the seismic processing industry.
• Strong proficiency in signal theory.
• Solid foundation in wave propagation theory.
• Expertise in geophysics and signal processing.
• Experience with multiple programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
• Knowledge and practical experience in applying data science and machine learning to subsurface imaging challenges is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Propose and prototype innovative geophysical solutions to enhance industrial seismic processing workflows.
• Develop, implement, and test new algorithms and code to advance seismic data processing capabilities.
• Support the commercialization of new technologies.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Signal theory

Wave propagation theory

Geophysics

Signal processing

Python

C++

Data science

Machine learning

Education

PhD in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

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. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on company website.

Location

Crawley, United Kingdom

SLB’s Crawley hub is a modern office environment which is the centre of operations for our Geosolutions and Exploration Data operations in Europe. Here we provide high-end geophysical data processing and imaging services to diverse clients from majors and independents to national oil companies. Our operations teams are co-located with our headquarters geophysics team which provides regional support and oversight ensuring rapid technology deployment and high-quality, differentiating customer service.

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.

The Research Geophysicist is responsible for designing, prototyping, implementing, and supporting advanced seismic processing solutions for both internal and external clients. These solutions may be delivered as integrated workflows within SLB’s seismic data-processing platform or as dedicated software applications tailored to specific project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Propose and prototype innovative geophysical solutions to enhance industrial seismic processing workflows, with a focus on ocean-bottom node measurements. Areas of interest include compressive sensing, machine learning, survey design, broadband signal processing, wavelet processing, wavefield deconvolution, noise attenuation, and 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.

Key Requirements

• Education: PhD in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 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 proven technical contributors with a career path that offers them recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge - Our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade. The early stage of SETC known as "SETC Associate", is a new addition to the SETC Framework in the Technology Organization.

BlueFlex

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

What we can offer you

Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.

Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.