Researcher, Engineering, Research Scientist

We're looking for new PhD graduates ready to take their research to the next level and have a direct impact on the commercial success of our company. You'll thrive in an environment designed to fuel both personal and professional growth. You'll work side by side with industry leaders, benefit from dedicated mentorship, and access development opportunities that sharpen not only your technical expertise but also your people and business skills.

You'll have the chance to publish and present at top industry conferences, building your profile on the global stage. Regular, constructive feedback ensures you keep growing, so you can accelerate your career and reach the next level.

Viridien () is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. Viridien employs around 3,200 people worldwide and is listed on the Euronext Paris SA.

We produce tailored products and customised solutions to provide a deeper understanding of the Earth's subsurface structures. Our subsurface imaging specialists are constantly pushing the boundaries to map subsurface structures using imaging techniques based on applied physics. Our global network of centres provides region‑specific expertise, outstanding service and remarkable technology in every image. The images produced of the subsurface are primarily used for exploration, production and optimisation of oil and gas reservoirs, and we are exploring new markets such as carbon capture or mining.

Our research team consists of passionate scientists with diverse backgrounds including astrophysics, nuclear physics, and seismic exploration geophysics. We are committed to supporting the imaging teams on project delivery and developing new technologies that strengthen Viridien's technical leadership in our market.

• Develop, implement, test, and support new algorithms to improve imaging of the subsurface, including algorithm validation on synthetic and real datasets.
• Support rollout of new technology through internal presentations and user support, and promote technologies to clients via scientific publications and presentations.
• Continuously stay abreast of technology to develop and improve research activities for business units and clients.

• PhD in Geophysics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline.
• Excellent coding skills in C/C++ or FORTRAN and preferably knowledge of high-performance computation (MPI, multi-threading, GPU, etc.).
• Strong mathematics skills, capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with mathematical languages.
• Great analytical, problem‑solving and attention to detail skills.
• Knowledge of seismic processing/imaging is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in wave propagation, linear or nonlinear inversion is a plus.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health.
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes – gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes.
• Sponsorship of visas and comprehensive relocation packages.

• Flexible working – through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working.
• Bank holiday swap – our holiday swap programme allows you to change it for another day of your choice.
• Buy & sell holiday programme – you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up.
• Relaxed dress code policy.

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community through volunteering and various company initiatives, and we are committed to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy‑saving and waste‑reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.