Geophysicist I

Zanskar; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

18 days PTO + accrual based on tenure

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k

Short term disability

Stock options

Growth opportunities with impact on de

Job summary

Zanskar is seeking a Geophysicist I in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will image subsurface structures using ambient noise, contributing to geothermal exploration and resource assessment.

The role emphasizes developing velocity models, analyzing microseismicity, and building scalable processing pipelines while collaborating with geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and data scientists.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in geophysics, seismology, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research in ambient noise tomography or microseismic analysis.
• Strong foundation in seismic signal processing and inversion.
• Proficiency with Python, HPC, and reproducible workflows; Git/GitHub.
• Translate research-stage methods into practical tools under time constraints.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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) for large datasets.
• Collaborate with Exploration and R&D to integrate passive imaging into prospect evaluation.

Skills

Passive seismic methods

Seismic signal processing

Python/HPC

Git/GitHub

Communication across disciplines

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in geophysics/seismology

Completed or near completion

Tools

Python

ObsPy

Git

Job description

Geophysicist I

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid)

Benefits Eligible: yes

Manager: Exploration Geophysics

Why we exist and why we need youGeothermal 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.

Were seeking a seismologist to image the subsurface using ambient noise. Working within our
Exploration Geophysics team, you'll help convert passive seismic signals into actionable items:
images of basement depth, and fault geometry, that can be jointly interpreted with additional
geophysical techniques to inform a complete conceptual model for drilling geothermal
resources.

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 Exploration and R&D teams to integrate passive imaging into prospect evaluation

What we’re looking for

Required

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree (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)
• 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 results 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 hybridposition

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays
• 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k
• Short term disability
• Stock options
• Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon emissions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zanskar is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.