General information

Reference

2025-3783  

Position description

Category

F10 Geophysics - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Research Geophysicist Specialized in Seismic Methods

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

Permanent

Context and contributions of the position

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to: meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

You will be working within the Subsurface Knowledge and Geomodeling Division (DCGS), in the Geophysics and Deep Remote Sensing Unit (GTP). This team is dedicated to developing innovative geophysical and satellite-based methods for imaging and monitoring subsurface energy and mineral resources.

As part of this role, you will contribute to R&D and operational seismic projects covering a wide range of topics, including mineral resources, geothermal energy, CO₂ storage, and geological mapping.

You may also apply your expertise to projects within the Geophysics and Surface Remote Sensing Unit (GTS), focusing on areas such as risk assessment related to gravitational instabilities (landslides, cavities, etc.), water resource evaluation, and geotechnical studies.

Job description

As part of your activities, you will be primarily responsible for:
- Actively contributing to innovation in seismic acquisition (e.g., new sensors, sources, optimized geometries, DAS);
- Developing seismic processing, imaging, and inversion methods (e.g., land/marine, static corrections, denoising, demultiple, 5D regularization, velocity model building, migration, FWI, QI);
- Designing, organizing, supervising, and/or contributing to field campaigns in marine or land seismics, processing, interpreting, and utilizing acquired data and results;
- Participating in the development of collaborative research programs, public policy support, and commercial projects related to seismic methods;
- Responding to project calls in partnership with research institutes and companies;
- Scientifically disseminating and communicating results through high-impact publications (A-ranked journals) and presentations at international conferences;
- Co-supervising PhD students and postdocs;
- Contributing to BRGM's Quality and Environmental Management System (SMQ/SME).

Profile

Requested start date : 02/06/2025
Education : Doctorate
Experience : 1-5 years

You hold a Master's degree, an Engineering degree, or a PhD in geophysics and have a mandatory first experience of 1 to 5 years in a research institute or a geophysics company, with expertise in seismic acquisition, processing, imaging, and/or inversion.

You will bring the following skills and qualities:
- Expertise in active seismic methods (reflection, MASW, VSP, land/marine);
- Expertise in seismic processing and imaging: static corrections, denoising, demultiple, 5D regularization, velocity model building, migration, FWI, QI...;
- Proficiency in professional seismic processing software (e.g., Viridien Geovation, AspenTech, Shearwater Reveal) is considered a plus;
- Programming skills (e.g., Fortran, MPI, Matlab, Python);
- Passion for research and innovation;
- Strong scientific communication skills (A-ranked publications, conferences);
- Ability to listen and collaborate in a partnership-based environment;
- Teamwork skills;
- Analytical mindset and strong writing abilities;
- Autonomy, rigor, and excellent organizational skills;
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Working conditions

This full-time position requires medium- to long-term travel in France and abroad.

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 11 May, 2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone !

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location