Job Title
Research Geophysicist – Seismic Signal Processing
About Us
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our purpose is to innovate while reducing emissions and meeting growing energy demands. For more, visit SLB.
Location
Crawley, United Kingdom – slb’s Crawley hub is a modern office that hosts our Geosolutions and Exploration Data operations in Europe.
Job Summary
Working within a multidisciplinary team of leading scientists and software engineers, the Research Geophysicist drives innovation in geophysical processing technology and ensures the delivery of effective industry‑ready software solutions that support SLB’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Propose and prototype innovative geophysical solutions to enhance industrial seismic processing workflows, focusing on ocean‑bottom node measurements (e.g., compressive sensing, machine learning, survey design, broadband signal processing, wavelet processing, wavefield deconvolution, noise attenuation, inverse problems).
- Develop, implement, and test new algorithms and code to advance seismic data processing capabilities.
- Support the commercialization of new technologies, working closely with operations geophysicists to ensure effective deployment in real‑world projects.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and the broader SLB community.
Key Requirements
- Education: PhD in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in the seismic processing industry.
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in signal theory, solid foundation in wave propagation theory, expertise in geophysics and signal processing.
- Programming Skills: Experience with multiple programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
- Additional Skills: Knowledge and practical experience in applying data science and machine learning to subsurface imaging challenges is considered a strong advantage.
Career Advancement
SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides a clear technical career path with recognition, reward, and influence that parallels management progression.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus.
- Private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care.
- Health & Wellbeing programs including employee mental health support, health & wellness coaching.
- Part employer and employee funded pension contribution; income protection scheme; life insurance.
- Flexible hybrid working model – a mix of on‑site and home working days.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities – please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.
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