CGG is the world's leading international pure-play geophysical company delivering a wide range of technologies, services and equipment to its broad base of customers throughout the global oil and gas industry.  With increasing operational capabilities as a result of its new technology and innovative methods, CGG is now recruiting a:

Research Geophysicist

JOB SUMMARY

Start your career with a recognized leader in the geophysical industry.  At CGG you will work with teams of world-class research geophysicists and software engineers to design, develop, improve and support cutting-edge imaging solutions. 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Your primary responsibility will be to develop new, innovative solutions to industry-plaguing problems.  You will work closely with Software Engineers to develop accurate software solutions for imaging the subsurface.  You may work independently or as part of team, but always in collaboration with Seismic Imagers, remaining in-tune with production demands and industry trends.  You may be asked to present your work and results internally and externally, as well as support operations in the deployment and improvement of new imaging techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters or PhD in Geophysics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or other related technical field
• Capable of  abstracting geophysical concepts with mathematical languages
• Excellent coding skills with FORTRAN, C/C++. Knowledge of high performance computation 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
• Must have the legal right to live and work in the United States

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE

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