Imaging Research Scientist

BP PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance negotiable

Up to 10% travel

Job summary

BP plc is hiring an Imaging Research Scientist to tackle complex subsurface problems using scientific ML, physics and geophysics.

You will contribute to seismic imaging, reservoir analysis and HPC-driven computation in an URD imaging R&D context. Expect code-heavy collaboration across multiple disciplines and big data challenges.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific field relevant to imaging & geophysics.
• 3+ years of post-graduate experience beyond grad school.
• Hands-on code development in Python, C/C++, CUDA.
• Experience with inverse problems, optimization theory, statistics, ML/AI & data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly learn existing tech/frameworks and identify opportunities with business impact.
• Develop and deploy code to enable ML-based imaging and subsurface modeling.
• Collaborate across geophysics, geology, reservoir engineering and computing teams.
• Build scalable solutions for big data and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Python

C

C++

CUDA

Inverse problems

Optimization theory

Statistics

ML/AI

Data analytics

High-Performance Computing

Education

MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Statistics or Geophysics

Tools

CUDA

HPC

Python

Job description

## Imaging Research ScientistApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: United States of America - Texas - Houston: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply): RQ116707**Entity:**Technology**Job Family Group:**Subsurface Group**Job Description:**Imaging Research ScientistWe are looking for an Imaging Research Scientist who is passionate about solving complex subsurface problems for bp’s hydrocarbon business by utilizing scientific machine learning, AI and fundamental principles of Physics, Math and Geophysics.Join us if you are innovative, creative and love problem solving. You will be working with top industry experts in the field of Seismic Imaging, Reservoir Analysis & Reservoir Engineering and Computational Sciences.This role is within Imaging R&D team which is part of Upstream R&D (URD). URD’s mission is to support bp’s Upstream business. We do so by inventing new ideas, building new products, providing technical expertise, and supporting business units by helping them solve their near, mid, and long-term challenges. URD houses a range of skills such as: Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics & Reservoir Engineering. Imaging R&D team works very closely with engineers and scientists working in the Center of High-Performance Computing (CHPC) and Digital delivery teams.This role is for someone who is knowledgeable about the domain and has good first principals understanding of Geophysics as we build next generation of ML-based imaging solutions. As a scientist within the Imaging R&D team you will be expected to engage with a broad set of disciplines – ML/AI, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Geology, Statistics & High-Performance Computing. Imaging R&D team is set up to solve cutting edge challenges that involve solving big inverse problems, building modeling and simulation capabilities, developing stochastic algorithms, and estimating uncertainties & communicating complex information to our business units. We are looking for someone who excels at these numerical tasks and can utilize ML/AI methods appropriately. Someone who can process complex information, be creative and has ideas on visualizing and communicating those. This position offers excellent opportunities to work with a lot of data (“BIG” data in both static and streaming senses), a lot of computers and challenging business problems in a myriad of subsurface subject areas.Key responsibilities will include:* Quickly getting up to speed with the existing technology & framework* Finding opportunities that can have groundbreaking business impact* Writing a lot of code & building technical solutions to bring your ideas to life* Staying inquisitive and being creative* Collaborating with scientists from different subject areasRequirements:* Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Scientific subject areas such as Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Statistics, Geophysics* Demonstrated experience out of grad school (3 + years)* Practical hands-on experience in developing code – Python, C, C++, CUDA* Experience with inverse problems, optimization theory and Statistics* Experience with ML/AI and data analytics## ## Why join us## * At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.* There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!* We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Travel RequirementSome travel may be required with this role, this is negotiableRelocation Assistance:Relocation may be negotiable for this roleRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Analytical Thinking, Computing, Data Analysis, Data Management, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Numerical Analysis, Numerical Simulations, Research and development, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Physics, Geophysics, Imaging algorithmsLegal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.**Travel Requirement**Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role**Relocation Assistance:**Relocation may be negotiable for this role**Remote Type:**This position is a hybrid of office/remote working**Skills:**Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}.**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.