Position: Geophysicist Qualification: Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics

Location:
Remote in Ireland, UK & Australia Type of contract: Temporary, fixed term contract to 23 December 2026 About XOCEAN XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the setting. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). Overview Responsible for geophysical data collection, processing, interpretation and reporting. Main Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:
• Remote data processing of Side-scan Sonar, Magnetometer & Innomar SBP datasets.
• Magnetometer data processing and QC in Oasis Montaj, to include script editing and management
• Shallow SBP (Innomar) processing and interpretation
- including denoising and navigation corrections, if required.
• Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features.
• Creation and QC of final deliverables to a high standard.
• Real-time quality control – work with the online surveying team to monitor the data being captured using online and offline survey tools.
• Report writing and client interaction. On occasion this role may involve:
• Support with bathymetry data acquisition and processing.
• Remote data acquisition and processing of UAV and deeper seismic sensors.
• Implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.




• Managing and maintaining Quality, Environment and Health and Safety standards including update, implementation and management of ISO processes as appropriate to the role.

Requirements:
Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience
• Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
• Processing experience of Side-scan Sonar, & Innomar/SBP and Marine magnetometer datasets.
• Experience in 2 or more of QGIS, Moga Seaview, DUG Insight, Oasis Montaj and Chesapeake SonarWiz processing software packages.
• 3+ years Marine Survey Processing Experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail. Desirable Experience
• Coding and scripting experience to include Python, C/C++, MATLAB.
• Acquisition experience of Side-scan Sonar, & Innomar/SBP and Marine magnetometer datasets.
• Experience in bathymetry data acquisition and processing.
• Experience of marine survey data acquisition software (e.g. QINSy, Qimera, EIVA Beamworx etc).
• ARC GIS and AutoCad knowledge would be an advantage. Apply
• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used for further shortlisting.
• We thank all candidates for their interest, however due to very high volumes only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
• To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa / permit to work in Ireland/ UK/ Australia.
• Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to [email protected]

📌 Marine Geophysicist (Australia)
🏢 XOCEAN
📍 Australia