2027 Summer Geoscience Internship

Murphy Oil Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor-guided internship

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation offers a 12-week Geoscience Summer Internship in Houston. As a Geoscience Summer Intern, you will interpret subsurface geoscience data to support exploration and development while working with mentors on real-world projects.

Opportunities exist in Exploration and Subsurface, Offshore, and Onshore Development teams at Murphy Oil’s Houston corporate office. Applicants should be enrolled in geology/geophysics programs or hold a relevant degree and be authorized to work in the

Qualifications

• Must have a background in geoscience and data interpretation.
• Enrollment or degree in Geology/Geophysics required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of 3D seismic data and well logs with a geoscientist to support reservoir evaluation.
• Develop cross-sections, maps, and interpretations under mentorship.
• Support basin studies and prospective development activities across teams in Houston.

Skills

Geoscience data interpretation

Team collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Currently enrolled in master's program in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

3D seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Job description

Career Opportunities: 2027 Summer Geoscience Internship (5270)

Requisition ID5270-Posted -United States-Texas-Houston-GEO

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

Murphy Oil Corporation’s Geoscience Summer Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to explore the energy industry, apply your classroom knowledge, and make meaningful contributions through real-world projects during a 12-week summer experience. As a Geoscience Summer Intern, you will interpret subsurface geoscience and related data to support hydrocarbon exploration and development while working alongside a mentor and experienced professionals. You will help develop recommendations for basin studies, prospects, and/or field development and collaborate with fellow interns and Murphy teams across the business. Current opportunities are available within our Exploration and Subsurface, Offshore, and Onshore Development teams at Murphy Oil Corporation’s corporate office in Houston, Texas. If you are ready to gain hands‑on geoscience experience and contribute to impactful summer projects, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Development Interns may conduct reservoir studies that will include interpretation of 3D seismic data, analyzing well logs, etc. with a geoscientist to draft cross‑sections, structure/net pay maps, and amplitude maps to quantify the oil and gas reserves of a developing field. They should have a background with a heavy emphasis on stratigraphy and deep‑water depositional systems.

Exploration Interns should have experience in 3D seismic interpretation, structural geology, basin modeling, and/or rock physics. They will interpret well log data, 3D seismic data, perform amplitude analyses, assist in the creation of regional basin models, and/or assist in maturation efforts over our exploration acreage in the US GOM and Internationally.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Geophysics or currently enrolled in a master’s program or higher in Geology, Geophysics.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program for the duration of the internship
• The successful candidate for this role must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F1).
• Minimum of twelve (12) continuous weeks’ availability for internship

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Step up and lead
• Don’t settle for “good enough”
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

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