Carbon Sequestration Geoscientist

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Carbon Sequestration Geoscientist

Cambridge - United States

Computational R & D Scientist for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

Location: Cambridge, MA

Qualifications or Experience: PhD or equivalent

Date of Start: Immediate

Schlumberger has openings for four computational R&D scientists in which the successful candidates will collaborate with fellow scientists to investigate topics surrounding the ever-expanding applications of carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Successful candidates should have a strong background in computational methods, with a particular focus in two areas:

Earth formation evaluation methods for CCUS applications by integrated use of both subsurface (wellbore) and surface measurements; emphasis will be on expanding traditional formation evaluation to CCUS applications, including time lapse monitoring

Reservoir modeling based on fundamental physics and chemistry of fluids flow of miscible and immiscible fluids in porous media, large-scale reservoir dynamics, and flood front monitoring methods

Roles & Responsibilities

Provide research and development solutions based on principles of physics and mathematical models

Build virtual and real prototypes, products, and systems suitable for testing

Design testing procedures and coordinate tests, and document results

Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, specifications and risk analysis

Assist in commercialization tasks where applicable

Contribute to design standards

Create and maintain product documentation

Make presentations to technical, management, and client audiences.as needed

Author technical reports, papers, articles and patents

Share expertise via internal knowledge sharing methods and special interest groups. Build informal networks throughout the organization and with customers

Assign, direct and review the work of technicians and junior engineers. Mentor junior team members as required

Provide training and support to customers and field representatives

Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business

Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets; Learn new skills and practices as required to develop products that maintain Schlumberger's technical leadership

Participate in recruiting activities

Detailed qualifications

Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied math, earth sciences, or related fields preferably with thesis work related to CCUS methods

Solid programming/software skills and practice of machine learning are preferred

Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills

Enthusiasm and ability to work within a team of scientists and engineers

Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US

Schlumberger is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Company info

Schlumberger Limited
Website : http://www.slb.com