Research Scientists

Research Scientists wanted in Trondheim

SINTEF Petroleum Research, part of the Research Division SINTEF Oil & Energy, concentrates on technologies for the identification and extraction of petroleum resources both nationally and internationally. The Institute develops solutions for exploration, field development and production. The Institute has offices in Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim and Houston and has a significant international project portfolio.

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SINTEF Petroleum Research

The Seismic and Reservoir Technology Department seeks

Research Scientists - full waveform inversion and CSEM specialists

We are looking for two ambitious and innovative research scientists to join our seismic team at SINTEF Petroleum Research.

About the department:

The Seismic Group is part of the Seismic and Reservoir Technology Department, where we develop integrated solutions. In addition we collaborate with other departments of SINTEF Petroleum Research, such as Formation Physics and Basin Modelling. We also co-operate with the Dept. of Petroleum Engineering and Applied Geophysics at NTNU, thus offering opportunities to work within a large and broad geophysics group at SINTEF/NTNU in Trondheim.

We seek an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, team-work, professionalism and customer-orientation.

The Seismic Group develops new methods for processing seismic data in acoustic, elastic and anisotropic media. To meet the evolving needs of the petroleum industry we are expanding our activities to include the joint inversion of seismic, gravimetric, magnetic and CSEM data. We anticipate a growing level of activity in this area in the coming years as we aim for a leading position in the international arena.

Qualifications:

We seek two candidates with university education (preferably Ph.D) within geophysics, physics or mathematics. The ideal candidates will have several years of experience with full waveform inversion and/or CSEM. They should have excellent skills in scientific programming and numerical analysis.

Petroleum industry experience will be appreciated.

For this position excellent communication skills as well as the ability to cooperate are very important. The successful applicants will be expected to work and think independently while remaining an open-minded team player.

Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility include:

* Development and implementation of advanced seismic and electromagnetic methods

* Software development

* Project management

* Sales & marketing

We offer:

* A dynamic and thriving work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and collaboration

* A competitive salary

* Flexible working hours

* Pension and life insurance schemes

For further information about the positions contact:

* Marie-Laure Olivier, Research Director, Seismic and Reservoir Technology department, tel. +47 73 59 13 81 e-mail: Marie-Laure.Olivier@sintef.no

* Menno Dillen, Research Manager, Seismic Group, tel. +47 73 59 12 52 e-mail: Menno.Dillen@sintef.no

Application deadline: 31 October 2009

Location: Trondheim

Please describe in your CV your principal education, which type of diplomas, name of schools/universities and the most relevant courses for this position with the grades.

Certified copies of diplomas and certificates should be delivered upon request. SINTEF retains the right to verify the validity of diplomas/certificates.

Please apply online or alternatively by e-mail to mette.sagmo@sintef.no