What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at SLB?
We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our exceptional team at Schlumberger Doll Research (SDR) in Cambridge, Massachusetts—a place where pioneering science drives real‑world innovation. Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) conducts both fundamental and applied research to develop innovative technologies for the energy industry. Our teams are building the next generation of multi‑physics software and hardware systems designed to probe deeper and more accurately understand energy resources. This work leverages advanced data-generating models, state-of-the-art AI/ML algorithms, extensive domain expertise, and robust cloud computing infrastructure available within SDR and across SLB globally.
Role Overview
As a Research Scientist, you will collaborate closely with scientists and subject-matter experts to design and implement advanced computational and algorithmic models for next-generation probing technologies. This includes developing physics-informed, data-driven interpretation frameworks and working with cutting-edge modeling tools to solve complex, data-intensive challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop computational models for electromagnetic and multi-physics applications
- Build physics-informed and data-driven algorithms for interpretation of complex, multi-dimensional signals
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate domain expertise into modeling frameworks
- Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights
- Contribute to forward-looking research exploring next-generation technologies (e.g., quantum computing, space-related applications, advanced sensing)
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computational Physics, Electromagnetics, or a related field with relevant domain specialization
- Strong background in computational physics, with a preference for electromagnetics
- Vision and interest in advancing next-generation scientific and technological applications
- Knowledge of inversion or optimization algorithms
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks, deep learning, or statistical modeling
- Experience in computational modeling and simulation
- Experience with finite element analysis tools (e.g., COMSOL, NGSolve, Ansys)
- Software development skills
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Salary : $105,280 - $213,800