Viridien ( www.viridiengroup.com ) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Details Do you want to develop world leading imaging solutions? We are looking for a highly talented Researcher, who has great analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail skills, to join our team. Reporting to the Research Manager, you will join a diverse team of people with backgrounds including cosmology, nuclear physics, as well as seismic exploration geophysics. As a geophysical researcher you will develop, implement, test, and support new algorithms to improve imaging of the subsurface. This will include algorithm validation on synthetic and real datasets to stress test the proposed approach. You will support the rollout of new technology through internal presentations and user support, as well as promote new technologies to clients through scientific publications and presentations. You will keep all stakeholders regularly informed on progress. You will need to continuously stay up to date with technology, in order to develop and improve research activities for business units and clients. Qualifications Educated to a PhD degree level in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline. Key Skills and Experiences Excellent coding skills are essential for this role, particularly C/C++ or FORTRAN Knowledge of high-performance computation (MPI, multi-threading, GPU etc.) Strong math skills, as you must be capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with mathematical languages Knowledge of seismic processing/imaging is desirable but not essential Experience in wave propagation, linear or non-linear inversion, or strong signal processing background is a plus Why work with us? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Highly attractive bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more Cycle purchase scheme Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes We are Flexible Flexible Working – through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up Relaxed dress code policy Learning and Development Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of our developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub. We Care about the Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.