Sr Geoscientist, International Exploration

Career Opportunities: Sr Geoscientist, International Exploration (5239)

Requisition ID 5239 - Posted 07/28/2026 - United States - Texas - Houston - GEO

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At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Sr Geoscientist will demonstrate a record of varied technical exposure to many global basins & petroleum systems. They will provide geological and geophysical support for the international exploration team, including regional and sub-regional seismic interpretation, seismic mapping, qualitative / quantitative seismic interpretation as well as lead identification, prospect evaluation, and prospect maturation. The candidate should have a working knowledge of Petroleum Systems, Stratigraphy & Structural Geology.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a team-first approach, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and proficient in using seismic interpretation to generate and mature exploration concepts from regional interpretations to drill-ready prospects A firm understanding of depositional systems, comfortable and proficient with integrating large varying datasets that span an entire basin. Plus, an ability and willingness to provide operational support while drilling.

A solid understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as RoseRA is required. Additional beneficial skills include demonstrated proficiency in The Kingdom Suite and Paleoscan.

This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

Exploration & Technical Evaluation

• Conduct regional basin and prospect-level geological and geophysical evaluations.
• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify, mature, and assess exploration opportunities.
• Generate structural, stratigraphic, and attribute-based interpretations and maps.
• Integrate seismic, well, geological, geochemical, and regional datasets to develop exploration concepts.
• Perform lead and prospect generation, maturation, risking, and resource assessments.
• Support development of 1D, 2D, and 3D petroleum systems models.
• Contribute to technical assurance reviews, portfolio assessment, and opportunity ranking.
• Provide geoscience support during exploration drilling operations and post-well evaluations.

Business Development & Commercial Support

• Assess external farm-out opportunities and participate in technical discussions with partner companies.
• Identify and recommend strategic data acquisitions.
• Manage and QA/QC vendor studies and technical projects.

Communication & Leadership

• Prepare concise, technically robust recommendations for senior management.
• Clearly document interpretations, risks, uncertainties, and value drivers.
• Participate in peer reviews, technical workshops, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Master''s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of exploration experience, including work along the Atlantic Margins.
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, structural geology, stratigraphy, and seismic interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience progressing opportunities from regional evaluation through prospect maturation.
• Experience with prospect risking, resource estimation, and uncertainty analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Kingdom Suite.
• Experience with Paleoscan and ArcGIS.
• Experience with resource and risk analysis software, including RoseRA.
• Experience supporting exploration drilling operations.
• Exposure to frontier and emerging basin exploration.

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

_____

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services'' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Sr Geoscientist will demonstrate a record of varied technical exposure to many global basins & petroleum systems. They will provide geological and geophysical support for the international exploration team, including regional and sub-regional seismic interpretation, seismic mapping, qualitative / quantitative seismic interpretation as well as lead identification, prospect evaluation, and prospect maturation. The candidate should have a working knowledge of Petroleum Systems, Stratigraphy & Structural Geology.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a team-first approach, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and proficient in using seismic interpretation to generate and mature exploration concepts from regional interpretations to drill-ready prospects A firm understanding of depositional systems, comfortable and proficient with integrating large varying datasets that span an entire basin. Plus, an ability and willingness to provide operational support while drilling.

A solid understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as RoseRA is required. Additional beneficial skills include demonstrated proficiency in The Kingdom Suite and Paleoscan.

This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

Exploration & Technical Evaluation

• Conduct regional basin and prospect-level geological and geophysical evaluations.
• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify, mature, and assess exploration opportunities.
• Generate structural, stratigraphic, and attribute-based interpretations and maps.
• Integrate seismic, well, geological, geochemical, and regional datasets to develop exploration concepts.
• Perform lead and prospect generation, maturation, risking, and resource assessments.
• Support development of 1D, 2D, and 3D petroleum systems models.
• Contribute to technical assurance reviews, portfolio assessment, and opportunity ranking.
• Provide geoscience support during exploration drilling operations and post-well evaluations.

Business Development & Commercial Support

• Assess external farm-out opportunities and participate in technical discussions with partner companies.
• Identify and recommend strategic data acquisitions.
• Manage and QA/QC vendor studies and technical projects.

Communication & Leadership

• Prepare concise, technically robust recommendations for senior management.
• Clearly document interpretations, risks, uncertainties, and value drivers.
• Participate in peer reviews, technical workshops, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Master''s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of exploration experience, including work along the Atlantic Margins.
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, structural geology, stratigraphy, and seismic interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience progressing opportunities from regional evaluation through prospect maturation.
• Experience with prospect risking, resource estimation, and uncertainty analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Kingdom Suite.
• Experience with Paleoscan and ArcGIS.
• Experience with resource and risk analysis software, including RoseRA.
• Experience supporting exploration drilling operations.
• Exposure to frontier and emerging basin exploration.

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

#LI-Hybrid

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

_____

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services'' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

EEO is the Law Poster

EEO is the Law Supplement