Specialist Sedimentologist

About the role

The Specialist Sedimentologist will lead sedimentological analyses and modelling to support exploration and reservoir studies in Abu Dhabi. This full‑time position works closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological data into petroleum system models.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate sedimentological, core, petrographic, thin‑section and SEM analyses.
• Prepare and update paleo‑depositional and sedimentological models for exploration.
• Integrate sedimentological results with petrophysical, engineering, stratigraphic and geophysical data.
• Monitor and review consultant work, identify data gaps and recommend further studies.
• Supervise core descriptions, produce paleo‑environmental maps and support basin modelling.
• Participate in prospect volumetrics, risk assessments and documentation.
• Ensure quality control of corporate and exploration databases and supervise assigned staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience or equivalent.
• 10 years of relevant experience in sedimentology, exploration geology or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and mentor junior staff.

Required skills

• Stratigraphy and Sequence Stratigraphy
• Sedimentary Basin Analysis
• Geochemical Analytical Techniques
• Geological Interpretation and Reservoir Modeling
• Intelligent Data Interpretation
• Sedimentary Petrology and Sedimentology
• Conventional and Petrophysical Core Analysis
• Reservoir Characterization and Modelling
• Geophysical Modeling and Data Integration
• Exploration Geology Analysis
• AI Fluency and AI‑Driven Process Optimization