Junior Geophysicist / Seismologist (M.Sc.)

About Q-con Q-con GmbH is a leading provider of microseismic monitoring solutions, seismic risk analysis, reservoir characterization, and geoscientific consulting services. We support clients worldwide in geothermal energy, oil & gas, mining, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other subsurface resource and energy projects. Q-con’s office is located in the Upper Rhine Graben (Southwest Germany), one of the most active regions for deep geothermal project developments. For more information please visit our website www.q-con.de What You Will Do Support the microseismic monitoring team in the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of our monitoring systems. Analyze and interpret microseismic and seismological datasets (routinely and in real time). Support clients with technical questions related to seismic monitoring, including monitoring design, data analysis, and interpretation. Develop, improve and automate seismic data processing and monitoring workflows. Contribute to international projects in geothermal energy, oil & gas, mining, CCS and other subsurface energy applications. Collaborate with clients, research institutions, and multidisciplinary project teams. Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to geophysical data analysis and interpretation. Take a hands-on approach and support the team with ad hoc tasks and challenges as business needs evolve. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Physics, or a related scientific or engineering discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Basic knowledge of seismological data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. Familiarity with relevant software tools and analysis workflows is advantageous. Good programming skills in MATLAB are required, experience with Python is a plus. Experience working with scientific datasets and applying statistical and signal-processing methods. Experience with, or interest in, working with seismic instrumentation, monitoring networks, and field operations. German language skills at B2 level or higher are required (C1 preferred), along with good English communication skills. Participation in occasional 24/7 seismic monitoring campaigns, including night shifts and on-call duties. Participation in field deployments and support of installation and operation of seismic monitoring systems. Personal Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style High level of motivation, initiative, and willingness to learn Team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration Good communication skills and the ability to present technical results clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and scientific curiosity Flexibility and willingness to participate in field operations, occasional business travel and project-related shift work when required What We Offer Challenging projects at the forefront of microseismic monitoring and subsurface energy solutions A highly skilled, international, and collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and regular team activities. Flexible home office options. Opportunities for professional and personal development Early responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful tasks and projects Opportunities to contribute to the energy transition through geothermal and CCS projects Hands-on experience in both field operations and data analysis in an international project environment Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience and qualifications