Imaging Geophysicist

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: Let me tell you about the role  

We are looking for a   Computational   Geophysic ist   ( Imaging Technology) who is passionate about engaging with a broad set of disciplines to resolve complex problems for bp’s businesses   worldwide . Join us if you are innovative, creative and love problem solving. You will be working with top industry experts in the field of Geophysical Imaging, Subsurface   and Wells   Technology and Computational Sciences.  

The Imaging team is part of bp’s   Upstream Research & Development   organization, and its mission is to support business from bp's Production and Operations group. We do so by inventing new ideas, building new products, providing technical expertise, and supporting business units by helping them solve their near, mid, and long-term challenges. The Imaging team works very closely with the Cent re   for   High-Performance Computing (CHPC), which is home to our on-prem computing facilities and a team of computational scientists.  

As a   computational geophysicist   within the Geophysic al   Imaging team, you will work towards cutting edge challenges that involve solving inverse problems, performing seismic wave simulations, signal processing tasks, developing stochastic algorithms, and estimating uncertainties. We are looking for someone who not only excels at these numerical tasks but can communicate complex information to our business units and build a vision for the future. Someone who can process complex information, be creative and has ideas on visualizing and communicating th e same . This position offers excellent opportunities to work with a lot of data (“BIG” data in both static and streaming senses), a lot of computers and challenging business problems.  

What you will deliver  

Quickly getting up to speed with the existing technology & framework  

Finding opportunities that can have groundbreaking business impact  

Writing code ,   building ,   and applying   technical solutions   to bring your ideas to life  

Staying inquisitive and being creative  

Collaborating with scientists from different subject areas  

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)   Advanced degree in S cientific subject areas such as Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Statistics, Geophysics & other numerical disciplines  

Demonstrated experience out of university (3+ years)  

Practical hands-on experience in developing code – Python, C, C++, CUDA and FORTRAN, and familiarity with code management systems such as Git   Experience with geophysical imaging, inverse problems, optimization theory, signal processing and statistics  

Experience with ML/AI and data analytics a plus!  

About bp  

bp is a global energy company. We produce oil and gas, trade energy, and make, ship and sell energy products. These include petrol, diesel and jet fuel, gas for heating homes and generating electricity, and the raw materials needed to make millions of everyday products from medicines to mobile phones. We also invest selectively and on a smaller scale in EV charging, biofuels and biogas, offshore wind and solar. Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.   We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation .  

Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Continuous Improvement, Creating new methodologies, Customer quality requirements, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, OMS and bp requirements, Process Safety Management, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Rheology, Scientific publication, Tribology, Vehicle propulsion technologies Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.