Energy Innovation Research Scientist for Sustainable Tech

SLB; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Research Scientist to advance energy, sustainability, and industrial-technology initiatives. You will blend experimentation, modeling, computation, and data analysis to translate early-stage concepts into practical technologies.

Collaboration across research, engineering, and business development is central to the role. The position emphasizes intellectual curiosity, rigorous analysis, and the ability to learn quickly in

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with significant research experience in a quantitative field.
• Strong problem-solving ability and independence in research.
• Ability to learn new domains quickly and bring structure to ambiguity.
• Strong communication and teamwork across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
• Apply experimentation, modeling, computation, and data analysis to advance concepts to implementations.
• Design experiments, build models, and analyze complex datasets for new technologies.
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to identify opportunities.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Independent researcher

Creative problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Research communication

Education

PhD in chemical/ process/ mechanical engineering or related field

MS with significant research experience

Tools

Process simulation tools

Lab automation

Programming

Machine learning

Job description

Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Research Scientist to advance energy, sustainability, and industrial-technology initiatives. You will blend experimentation, modeling, computation, and data analysis to translate early-stage concepts into practical technologies.

Collaboration across research, engineering, and business development is central to the role. The position emphasizes intellectual curiosity, rigorous analysis, and the ability to learn quickly in