Geophysicist I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid)
Benefits Eligible: yes
Manager: Exploration Geophysics
Why we exist and why we need youGeothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However,
historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using advanced
technology to find and develop new geothermal resources that make baseload geothermal a
cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the
exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates by finding new prospects
at an unprecedented scale and working to develop faster and cheaper with scale and reduced
risk drilling.
Were seeking a seismologist to image the subsurface using ambient noise. Working within our
Exploration Geophysics team, you'll help convert passive seismic signals into actionable items:
images of basement depth, and fault geometry, that can be jointly interpreted with additional
geophysical techniques to inform a complete conceptual model for drilling geothermal
resources.
Outcomes – Problems you’ll solve
- Build velocity models and image basement depth, layering, and fault structure from
passive arrays
- Locate and analyze microseismicity to map active faults, stress regimes, and structural
controls
- Develop, benchmark, and refine passive seismic imaging methods
- Construct reproducible, well-documented processing pipelines (Python/ObsPy or
equivalent) that scale to large datasets
- Work with Exploration and R&D teams to integrate passive imaging into prospect
evaluation
What we’re looking for
Required
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree (completed or near completion) in geophysics, seismology, or
a closely related field
- Demonstrated research expertise in passive seismic methods such as ambient noise
tomography or microseismic analysis, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
- Strong foundation in seismic signal processing and inversion
- Proficiency in scientific computing and reproducible workflows (e.g., Python, HPC), with
version control (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Ability to translate research-stage methods into practical, decision-grade tools under
real-world data and time constraints
- Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, able to communicate and integrate results
effectively with geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and data scientists
Location and Benefits
- The position is based out of our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a hybrid position
Benefits include:
○ Paid holidays
○ 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
○ Medical, dental and vision coverage
○ 401k
○ Short term disability
○ Stock options
○ Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon
emissions
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
