Lead Imaging Scientist — ML-Driven Subsurface Imaging

BP PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation negotiable

Travel opportunities (up to 10%)

Job summary

BP PLC is seeking an Imaging Research Scientist (Lead) to advance seismic imaging using ML/AI, physics, and geophysics. You will lead squads, develop code in Python/C/CUDA, and solve large inverse problems within the Imaging R&D team at bp Upstream R&D in Houston.

The role requires a MS/PhD in a scientific field, 7+ years post-grad, and strong background in ML/AI, optimization, and data analytics. Hybrid work and travel may be involved as bp advances subsurface research.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in scientific fields such as Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Statistics or Geophysics.
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience after graduate school.
• Hands-on code development in Python, C, C++, CUDA.
• Experience with inverse problems, optimization theory and statistics.
• Experience with ML/AI and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead squads and projects as needed.
• Write substantial code and build technical solutions to realize ideas.
• Rapidly learn existing technology and frameworks.
• Collaborate with scientists from multiple disciplines.
• Be creative, inquisitive, and communicate complex results effectively.

Skills

Python

C++

CUDA

ML/AI

Data analytics

Inverse problems

Optimization theory

Education

MS/PhD in Physics/Mathematics/Computational Sciences/Statistics/Geophysics

Tools

Git

Linux

Jupyter

CUDA Toolkit

Job description

BP PLC is seeking an Imaging Research Scientist (Lead) to advance seismic imaging using ML/AI, physics, and geophysics. You will lead squads, develop code in Python/C/CUDA, and solve large inverse problems within the Imaging R&D team at bp Upstream R&D in Houston.

The role requires a MS/PhD in a scientific field, 7+ years post-grad, and strong background in ML/AI, optimization, and data analytics. Hybrid work and travel may be involved as bp advances subsurface research.