Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The role

The Senior Research Scientist is an office-based position located in Calgary, reporting to the Team Lead, Research Engineer. This role focuses primarily on advancing Seequent Labs' research and prototyping in geological modelling and artificial intelligence through novel and efficient applications of algorithms, analytics, and computing. Working within a supportive and dynamic cross-functional team environment, the successful candidate will drive innovation across the full development lifecycle—from ideation and testing through to prototyping and customer validation—while always considering the potential fit to market. This role is instrumental in tackling complex geomodelling challenges with disruptive solutions that will have a lasting impact on Seequent and the broader industry.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Discover, research, prototype, and validate new geomodelling algorithms and workflows.
• Drive organizational best practices and champion innovation across multiple projects or research areas.
• Inform stakeholders of the latest advancements in geomodelling to integrate cutting-edge research into practical solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor for other colleagues within the business.
• Formulate and document benchmarks and case studies.
• Contribute to internal and external activities for knowledge and expertise sharing.
• Collaborate with universities and research programs when needed.
• Present research to customers to gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote Seequent Labs' mandate and research both internally (within Seequent and Bentley) and externally through conferences and publications.
• Contribute to building and maintaining relationships with both academic and industry partners.
• Work with technical committees and working groups to influence industry standards and drive innovation within the field of geomodelling.
• Collaborate closely with other colleagues within the Seequent business (the role has no direct reports).
• Travel occasionally to attend conferences and meet with colleagues and clients.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in similar roles.
• Professional experience in the industry outside of academia.
• A Master's graduate (or equivalent) with extensive experience in the domain, or a PhD graduate with several years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrable extensive experience in geosciences, such as geochemistry, structural geology, prospectivity, exploration geology, mining geology, or geological modelling.
• Demonstrable extensive quantitative expertise gained in domains of expertise, such as numerical analysis, optimization, probabilistic methods, and AI & Machine Learning.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate activities involving a team and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving mentality and a growth mindset.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and contribute to the product strategy.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.

Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.

Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.

Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.

How To Apply

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