Nannofossil Biostratigraphy Specialist

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Analyze nannofossil well samples, interpret biostratigraphic data sets from a broad range of paleoenvironments and ranging in age from the Mesozoic to Recent, and integrate biostratigraphic data with other relevant well and seismic data.

The candidate will need to be able to analyze samples for nannofossil biostratigraphy, identify key marker species, and develop highly‑resolved age frameworks.

Additional responsibilities include working with micropaleontologists, palynologists, and geologists to determine an integrated age framework and paleo environmental interpretation.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a nannofossil biostratigrapher within industry analyzing samples/microscopy work, interpretation of internal and external biostratigraphic data sets, and integration of biostratigraphic data sets with wireline logs, core descriptions and seismic frameworks.
• Strong nannofossil taxonomic species' concepts and identification from Mesozoic to Recent.

• A background in sequence strati graphic concepts and how they relate to biostratigraphy, including species reworking, paleo environmental changes and related impacts to the biota.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in report writing, teaching, and mentoring.
• Strata bugs, Time Scale Creator, ArcGIS and Petrel preferred experience; preferred technical knowledge of current AI strategies in micropaleontology.
• Candidates should have an MS and/or PhD in Geology (or related fields) with specialization in nannofossil taxonomy and biostratigraphy. Candidates should have a strong fundamental background in the earth sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics (including statistics).

• Preference for experience in regional‑to‑play scale projects including seismic interpretation mapping (2D or 3D), development of regional basin history models, tectono‑ and chronostratigraphic frameworks, play risk map generation, and/or volumes estimation.
• Experience with Caribbean, South America, GoM (onshore/offshore) and West Africa considered…