Senior Seismic Processing and Imaging Geophysicists
Posted 1 day ago by Darkocean
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Darkocean is seeking two Senior Seismic Processing Geophysicists and two Senior Seismic Imaging Geophysicists to join their remote team on a contract basis. The role emphasizes collaborative "pair processing" in seismic workflows, requiring candidates to have extensive experience in marine seismic processing or imaging. Successful applicants will work autonomously while contributing to solving complex subsea and maritime challenges using advanced technology. Essential qualifications include a minimum of five years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct marine seismic processing or seismic imaging tasks.
- Collaborate exclusively in a "pair processing" environment.
- Utilize industry-standard commercial seismic processing software suites.
- Perform quality control and validation of exploration seismic datasets and outputs.
- Engage in problem-solving and analytical thinking to address complex challenges.
- Process 3D OBN data (for Processing Geophysicists).
- Demonstrate competence in full waveform inversion and pre-salt imaging (for Imaging Geophysicists).
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in marine seismic processing or seismic imaging.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a "pair processing" setup.
- Familiarity with industry-standard seismic processing software.
- Experience in quality control and validation of seismic datasets.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with 3D OBN processing (Processing Geophysicists).
- Competence in full waveform inversion and pre-salt imaging (Imaging Geophysicists).
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, or Geology (desirable).
- Track record of publication in relevant journals (desirable).
- Conversant in Python programming (desirable).
- Regional experience in the Lower Congo Basin (desirable).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Company Description Darkocean is a leading geodata and marine intelligence company specialising in AI-powered solutions for the offshore energy, maritime, and infrastructure sectors. With regional offices in Qatar, the UAE, India and the UK, we integrate advanced robotics, automation, and geospatial data to solve complex subsea and maritime challenges.
Role Description We are seeking 2 x Senior Seismic Processing Geophysicists and 2 x Senior Seismic Imaging Geophysicists to join our team on a contract basis. Modelled after the concept of pair programming in software development, we are the only seismic processing house that employs "pair processing" in all of our workflows. Our seismic processing team work exclusively remotely and enjoy full autonomy over their work.
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in marine seismic processing or seismic imaging
- Willingness to work exclusively collaboratively ("pair processing")
- Familiarity with industry-standard commercial seismic processing software suites
- Experience in quality control and validation of exploration seismic datasets and outputs
- Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ample experience with 3D OBN processing (Processing Geophysicists only)
- Demonstrable competence in full waveform inversion and pre-salt imaging (Imaging Geophysicists only).
Desirable Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or Geology
- A track record of publication in conference proceedings and peer-reviewed journals
- Conversant in Python programming
- Regional experience in the Lower Congo Basin