https://trident.eu.com/en/news/jobad202501-en
We are looking for a marine geophysicist (m/f/d) to join our team as soon as possible.
Trident Archäologie is a leading provider of marine archaeology services, working mainly in coastal and offshore areas, but also in rivers and lakes. As the EU branch of the international Wessex Archaeology company group, we offer an attractive and varied working environment.
While Trident Archäologie specialises in delivering expert, data-driven advice to offshore renewables industry, we support many other sectors and developments in offshore, coastal and inland waterways, working with a wide range of stakeholders supporting Underwater Cultural Heritage in Europe and worldwide.
Trident Archäologie has grown rapidly in recent years and we are now seeking to appoint a Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced team based in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. This opportunity also offers the successful candidate the chance to work alongside geophysicists within our UK-based parent company, Wessex Archaeology, which is the largest team of archaeological marine geophysicists in the sector, working on projects from around the world.
The appointment can be with either our German or our Dutch office, with flexible and home working arrangements considered. The salary expectation for a full-time position will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
The successful applicant will assist in the production and delivery of a range of marine geophysical projects. The primary responsibilities of the role include:
- Processing and archaeological interpretation of a range of marine geophysical data sets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer and multibeam bathymetry);
- Interpretation of 2D and 3D shallow seismic data for quaternary geological classification;
- Ensuring all work and resulting reporting is carried out in accordance with relevant standards and guidance;
- Survey design, data acquisition and quality control of third party marine geophysical surveys.
Essential skills for the role include:
- A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Geophysics, Archaeology or Earth Sciences);
- Experience in marine geophysical data processing and interpretation;
- Shallow geological interpretation from seismic or Sub-Bottom Profiler data;
- The ability to interrogate, interpret and integrate data from numerous sources;
- Good organisation skills, and prior experience working to deadlines;
- The ability to write and communicate clearly, and experience in producing technical reports in English (B2 level or better);
- Good knowledge of typical computer applications, especially MS Office;
- EU Driving license;
- Happy to work from a home office and to work extended hours during fieldwork projects;
- Flexible and happy to integrate in changing project teams and working with colleagues across our group;
- EU passport or the right to live and work in the EU.
Further desirable skills for the role include:
- German or Dutch language skills at B2 level or better;
- Good GIS knowledge (ArcGIS, QGIS);
- Experience of software development in python and other languages;
- Prior experience in the offshore survey industry;
- Current offshore sea survival (GWO/Bosiet) and offshore medical certificates;
- Eligible for Dutch KNA certification.
Applications
Candidates are invited to send their application, together with a copy of their CV, via e-mail only to jobs@trident.eu.com by 10th February 2025.
For all queries, please contact us at info@trident.eu.com or by telephone on +49 381 77999999.
Whilst Trident Archäologie welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, it is essential that the successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the EU. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the EU will be required prior to commencement of employment.
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