Imaging Geophysicist

Job Description :

Let me tell you about the role

We are looking for a Numerical Scientist (Geophysical Imaging Technology) who is passionate about engaging with a broad set of disciplines to resolve complex problems for bp's hydrocarbon and low carbon energy businesses. 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 Technology and Computational Sciences.

The Imaging team is part of bp's Oil and Gas Technology (OGT) 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 Center of High-Performance Computing (CHPC), which is home to our on-prem computing facilities and a team of computational scientists.

As a numerical scientist within the Geophysical 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 those. 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 a lot of code & building 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)

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people's lives. 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

Up to 10% travel should be 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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, 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.

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