Full-Waveform Inversion Specialist

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Full-waveform inversion (FWI) is one of the most rapidly changing areas of technology in subsurface imaging and characterization today. We are looking for an experienced geophysicist with expertise in depth imaging and ideally FWI to join our headquarters geophysics team to ensure the rapid introduction of new techniques into our regional operations and support the development of innovative solutions to our customers’ challenges.

• Early adoption and evaluation of new technology
• Development of innovative depth imaging solutions, working closely with clients
• Close liaison with both R&E and technical leaders in our operations teams
• Internal and external publication and knowledge sharing
• Experience, expertise and a passion for earth model building and depth imaging
• Relevant qualification to at least MSc level expected
• Knowledge and experience in the application of data science and machine learning to subsurface imaging challenges a bonus

SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides proven technical contributors with a career path that offers them recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge – Our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade.

The early stage of SETC known as “SETC Associate”, is a new addition to the SETC Framework in the Technology Organization.

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

• Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidized dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.
• Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.