Biostratigrapher - Palynologist/Senior Palynologist

Location: Cheshire, UK

Introduction:

[Company] is an integrated stratigraphic consultancy providing multi disciplinary services onshore and offshore for the upstream oil and gas industry. Ichron was established in 1995 and we have been expanding steadily with over 50 employees today serving our two main divisions (Biostratigraphy, Reservoir Geology) located in [Location] .

Through the quality of its work and demand for its personnel, [Company] has a large and varied portfolio of clients from around the world including large multinationals to smaller independent oil companies. Due to the ever increasing demand for our services, we are continually looking to expand our biostratigraphy division.

Responsibilities:

This is an important role within the division and you will primarily be responsible for the identification of palynomorphs and the interpretation of the data. You will be expected to integrate this data with other biostratigraphic disciplines (nannopalaeontology and micropalaeontology) and with other geological data including sedimentology and chemical stratigraphy. You will be expected to provide this interpreted data in a concise written report. As a stratigrapher, you shall be responsible for project management and coordination of a portfolio of ongoing assignments. There is the potential for follow up meetings, workshops and presentations with clients as part of your defined role. Mentoring and supervision of junior staff, contribution to divisional strategy and business development may form part of your daily duties depending on your level of experience. Certain aspects of this role may also require you to undertake analysis at wellsite.

Requirements:

1. A post-graduate degree in palynology or related geoscience discipline;
2. Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English;
3. Working knowledge of software packages such as MS Office, StrataBugs and ODM would be advantageous;
4. Previous industrial/consultancy experience in the International arena would be a distinct advantage;
5. A willingness to undertake wellsite work.

Benefits:

Include; highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, wellsite bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday and relocation package.

Interested candidates should send their cv and covering letter in the first instance to Gavin Howarth