CGG is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.

Our proven geoscience technology and expertise across digital sciences, geophysics, geology & engineering, satellite mapping and multiphysics and our unique digital Earth Data library support the discovery and development of natural resources, while bringing greater subsurface insight for key areas of focus for the energy transition, such as CCUS, geothermal and critical minerals.

We also deliver environmental science intelligence for ESG, energy transition and pollution monitoring applications and offer specialized HPC and digital capabilities to leverage client data and accelerate workflows and decision-making.

Sercel designs and manufactures high-tech solutions for subsurface exploration as well as structural health monitoring, defense and underwater acoustics applications.

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CGG is a pioneering Technology company providing fully integrated Geoscience services within the global Energy sector. We deliver a unique range of technologies, services, and equipment designed to understand and address the world’s complex natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges.

Our Research Geophysicists are analytical experts at identifying the best possible exploration spaces using advanced imaging workflows and technologies. Our job is to leverage on curiosity and passion in science to become an established leader in delivering outstanding Geoscience services by uncovering new ways for our stakeholders to be more efficient and responsible, for a more sustainable future.

Job Overview

In this role, you will develop new, innovative solutions to problems plaguing the seismic imaging field. You will use knowledge of signal processing, wave propagation, and numerical optimization to develop and test high-end algorithms, sequences, or programs with predefined geophysical or engineering content. 

You will participate in the validation of your contributions with senior Research staff and Production staff by analyzing and evaluating processing and imaging results on synthetic and field data. You may work independently or as part of team, but always in close collaboration with Imaging Geophysicist, remaining in-tune with production demands and industry trends. 

You will also work closely with Software Engineers on the development, deployment, and improvement of high-performance computing applications on GPU and CPU architectures based on new imaging techniques and technological advances. You may be asked to present your work and results to colleagues and clients, as well as externally at conferences and workshops, and to prepare technical articles for industry proceedings and journals. 

Required Qualification & Experience

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Geophysics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or other related technical discipline
• Capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with mathematical languages
• Excellent coding skills with FORTRAN and/or C/C++
• Knowledge of high-performance computing is preferred (MPI, multi-threading, GPU, etc.)
• Knowledge of geophysics and seismic imaging preferred, but not essential
• Experience with cross-platform development preferred, but not essential

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