Q-con GmbH is a leading provider of microseismic monitoring solutions, seismic risk analysis, reservoir characterization, and geoscientific consulting services. We support clients worldwide in geothermal energy, oil & gas, mining, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other subsurface resource and energy projects. Q-con’s office is located in the Upper Rhine Graben (Southwest Germany), one of the most active regions for deep geothermal project developments. For more information please visit our website www.q-con.de
What You Will Do
- Support the microseismic monitoring team in the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of our monitoring systems.
- Analyze and interpret microseismic and seismological datasets (routinely and in real time).
- Support clients with technical questions related to seismic monitoring, including monitoring design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Develop, improve and automate seismic data processing and monitoring workflows.
- Contribute to international projects in geothermal energy, oil & gas, mining, CCS and other subsurface energy applications.
- Collaborate with clients, research institutions, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to geophysical data analysis and interpretation.
- Take a hands-on approach and support the team with ad hoc tasks and challenges as business needs evolve.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Physics, or a related scientific or engineering discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Basic knowledge of seismological data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. Familiarity with relevant software tools and analysis workflows is advantageous.
- Good programming skills in MATLAB are required, experience with Python is a plus.
- Experience working with scientific datasets and applying statistical and signal-processing methods.
- Experience with, or interest in, working with seismic instrumentation, monitoring networks, and field operations.
- German language skills at B2 level or higher are required (C1 preferred), along with good English communication skills.
- Participation in occasional 24/7 seismic monitoring campaigns, including night shifts and on-call duties.
- Participation in field deployments and support of installation and operation of seismic monitoring systems.
Personal Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- High level of motivation, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good communication skills and the ability to present technical results clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and scientific curiosity
- Flexibility and willingness to participate in field operations, occasional business travel and project-related shift work when required
What We Offer
- Challenging projects at the forefront of microseismic monitoring and subsurface energy solutions
- A highly skilled, international, and collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and regular team activities.
- Flexible home office options.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Early responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful tasks and projects
- Opportunities to contribute to the energy transition through geothermal and CCS projects
- Hands-on experience in both field operations and data analysis in an international project environment
- Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience and qualifications
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