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Job Duties
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our Subsurface team at our Abingdon office in Oxfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced data science techniques to geological and geospatial challenges, helping us unlock insights from complex subsurface data.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop robust Python pipelines for data manipulation using NLP and Foundation Models
- Apply geospatial libraries and techniques to subsurface geological datasets
- Implement secure coding practices and manage version control using Git
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) to scale data workflows and manage infrastructure
- Optimize database performance and spatial queries using PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Required Qualifications
- Honors degree (2:1 or above) in data science or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp of Python best practices
- Experience using Git for version control and collaboration
- Experience in use of ML, NLP and Foundation Models in ETL pipelines
- Knowledge of secure coding principles
- Familiarity with geospatial libraries such as GeoPandas, Shapely, and GDAL
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS for spatial data management
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data science tools (e.g., Jupyter, Pandas, NumPy)
- Ability to design, train, and evaluate supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms
- Experience working with large datasets, including data preprocessing
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and agile mindset
- Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of geological or subsurface data domains
- Experience developing AI models across domains such as natural language processing, computer vision, or predictive analytics
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
- Experience with database virtualisation, including DecisionSpace integration server
- Experience with data analysis applications from the Neftex Predictions portfolio
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location: 97 Jubilee Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RW, United Kingdom
Requisition Number: 204366
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: [[division]]
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
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Compensation Information: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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