RESEARCH ADVISOR - ELASTIC WAVE IMAGING

Job Title: Research Advisor – Elastic Wave Imaging

General Description: 
The candidate will have extensive Research and Development experience with elastic wave imaging, velocity building and full waveform inversion algorithms, together with various relevant Geophysical technologies.  Candidate will interpret, evaluate various seismic data to determine the technologies to apply in imaging.  Candidate should have a proven track record in the oil and gas industry having vast knowledge and experience working with various regions.  Depends on candidate’s qualifications and experiences, this opening is also available at other levels: Research Specialist, Sr. Research Specialist, Research Advisor and Sr. Research Advisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fully understanding of elastic wave simulation, imaging, and inversion and handles on experience on developing industry scale elastic wave simulation, imaging and inversion technologies, especially on the application of elastic imaging on real data-sets.
• Solid understanding of high-performance computing system and Linux system or related technologies.
• Experienced knowledge of geological analysis.
• Research and develop seismic imaging or related technologies.
• Will need to utilize creative, innovative approaches to maximize the accuracy and efficiency of geophysical technologies.
• Mentor and train colleagues, applying solid knowledge of geophysical disciplines to various projects.
• Preparing consolidate technical reports for management and other parties as required.
• Collaborates well with other employees.
• Ensures timely and technically competent completion of work within budget limitations.
• Promotes the company health safety and environmental policies, procedures, regulations and objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge in seismic wave propagation, numerical simulation, seismic imaging, seismic inversion, and related research topics.
• Strong programming skill is required. C/C++, Fortran, and CUDA are considered good additional positives.
• Familiar with Linux and high-performance computing systems.
• Ability to do present technical topics to peers and management.
• Promote industry best practices and work safety.
• Must be able to read and write English fluently.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
• Strong project management skills.

Minimum Required Education, Credentials, Licenses and Experience:

• Must have a Master Degree or Doctor Degree in Geophysics, mathematics, physics, computer science or related Geophysical subjects; from an accredited school.
• Must have 5+ years industry related experience working in the Oil & Gas industry as a geophysicist.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.
• Must have a valid work-permit in USA

Disclaimers: The foregoing statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of this role and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position. The specifics of this job description will be updated from time to time, as appropriate and required.
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