The Chief Geoscientist leads the scientific direction of the Mining World Model, designing frameworks to integrate geological, geophysical, and geochemical datasets into robust subsurface representations.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing interpretation workflows, guiding data quality standards, and collaborating closely with machine learning engineers to translate geoscience knowledge into computational models. The role also involves providing expert input to exploration projects, mentoring cross-functional teams, and engaging with clients and investors to explain scientific assumptions, uncertainties, and model outputs. The Chief Geoscientist will contribute to strategic planning, help shape product roadmaps, and represent Deep Optica in technical discussions, industry events, and partnership opportunities.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in applied geophysics, including experience with subsurface imaging and quantitative interpretation.
- Advanced expertise in structural geology and seismic interpretation to build and validate subsurface models.
- Solid background in sedimentology and basin analysis for understanding depositional systems and resource distribution.
- Proficiency in geochemistry, especially in exploration geochemistry and ore deposit systems.
- Graduate degree (PhD or MSc) in geoscience or a related field, or equivalent industry experience in mineral exploration or subsurface modelling.
- Experience collaborating with data science or AI/ML teams, with an ability to communicate geoscientific concepts in computational terms.
- Track record of leading multidisciplinary technical teams and setting scientific standards or workflows.
- Comfort with modern data and visualisation tools (e.g. GIS, subsurface modelling platforms, scripting in Python or similar) is highly beneficial.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex uncertainty and risk clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in startup, innovation-focused, or rapidly evolving environments is a plus.
Apply
Send your CV and a short note to work@deep-optica.com with the subject title "Chief Geoscientist".
