Microseismic Geophysicist, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Brisbane

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

This role focuses on advancing distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) technologies and data analysis to improve geotechnical risk management in the mining industry. The candidate will contribute to innovative research and real-world applications that enhance mine safety and operational efficiency. Collaborative work includes developing novel sensing systems, applying machine learning techniques, and delivering impactful solutions for the resources sector.

Job Responsibility:

Contributing to innovative geotechnical and geophysical research, focusing on the development and application of distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) technologies such as DAS, DTS, and DSS for mine safety and infrastructure monitoring
Undertaking detailed analysis of DAS data to assess mining-induced fracturing response in contexts such as block caving and longwall mining, along with the deployment and operation of advanced field monitoring systems that support geotechnical risk evaluation
Designing, installing, and maintaining geophysical networks – such as microseismic arrays and fibre-optic sensing systems – to detect seismic activity and better understand rock mass behaviour and failure mechanisms
Undertaking software development, including creating, adapting, and maintaining tools for data acquisition, processing, and interpretation
Applying machine learning techniques to automate the analysis of large-scale DFOS datasets, and utilising existing knowledge and experience in developing algorithms and signal processing workflows suited to novel sensing applications
Conducting laboratory experiments using distributed temperature and strain sensing (DTSS) systems to assess the structural behaviour of assets such as tailings dams
In field settings, analysing data collected from mechanical and seismic sensors during drilling operations to characterise geomechanical properties in real time
Contributing to project planning, including scheduling, experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree with major in Physics, Geophysics or Mathematics
Theoretical and applied knowledge of distributed fibre optic sensing measurement systems (DAS, DTS and DSS)
Experience in designing, installing, and maintaining geophysical networks (such as microseismic arrays and fibre-optic sensing systems), and analysing the network data
At least 12 months’ industry experience writing code for advanced data analysis in programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, or C/C++/C#
Experience with Machine Learning algorithms, including training models on interpreting geophysical data
Competent ability in using MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
A current Australian Driver’s licence (or the ability & willingness to obtain it)
A current Standard 11 Surface Mining induction certificate (or the ability & willingness to obtain it)
Willingness and ability to travel to remote mine sites for field deployments for up to several weeks at a time.

What we offer:

Flexible work arrangements
Leave entitlements
Career development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity organisation
Work-life balance support
Gold Status for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index
Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2025

Expiration:
May 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Microseismic Geophysicist

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Brisbane

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract