Palynologist

Job Title: Palynologist

Location: North Wales, hybrid working available dependent on experience

PetroStrat Ltd are currently looking to expand the Palynology Department and have an opening for a Palynologist. This role will involve conducting analytical work in our Conwy office and rig environments, data integration, and reporting. Applicants should have a minimum of Masters degree in palynology and be able/willing to conduct offshore (wellsite) work. Full training for offshore work will be provided. This is an exciting time to join PetroStrat Ltd with a focus on the energy transition along with continuing to provide quality services to our existing clients.

Who you are:

- Educated to MSc or PhD level (or equivalent).
- Experience in analytical biostratigraphy, preferably palynology.
- Relevant experience from consultancy and client side.
- A proven track record of successfully delivering palaeontological projects in a range of geographies, stratigraphies and paleoenvironments.
- Strong self-direction and self-motivation, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- The ability to provide effective project management and technical expertise to the department resulting in continuous improvement and growth of the business.
- Adaptable to a dynamic travel schedule and willing to travel to offshore mobile drilling vessels to carry out wellsite palynology.
- A passion for personal development, staff development, knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation.
- Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to confidently liaise with our colleagues, clients and wider stakeholders.

About us:
PetroStrat Ltd is an industry leading Geoscience Consultancy employing over 100 people across locations in the UK and North America and through a joint venture in Trinidad. We provide stratigraphic services (including micropalaeontology, nannopalaeontology and palynology at wellsite and routine), reservoir geology, multiclient and integrated solutions. PetroStrat Ltd has a client list that includes some of the largest and most innovative companies throughout the energy sector across the globe, including North West Europe, North America, Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Far East.

At PetroStrat Ltd we aim to champion and promote integrated geological services and be the service provider of choice. We are recognised for high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions, and a genuine multidisciplinary service range. Our approach is to utilise the experience of our staff to recommend the most focussed and cost-effective analytical work programs. Our wellsite solutions package allows us to recommend the best disciplines to use allowing timely decision making.