Marine Geophysicist
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£54,600
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SOC 2114 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,600, and XOCEAN is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
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 environment. 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.
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]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with XOCEAN, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Physical scientists (SOC 2114) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sample- Middle half £39,416–~60,008
- Median £49,712
- Going rate £54,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,200–49,100
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2114 going rate of £54,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.