Senior Petrophysicist Vacancy: Oil & Gas Reservoir Characterization in Doha, Qatar (October 2026)
Brunel in Qatar is actively seeking a highly qualified Senior Petrophysicist for a renewable contract role based in Doha. This advanced technical position is responsible for analyzing rock physics, evaluating complex acoustic and sonic logging data, supporting integrated reservoir characterization, conducting rigorous log quality control and normalization, and leveraging data analytics and machine learning tools for advanced petrophysical interpretation.
This opportunity is offered on a 12-month renewable contract (8 hours/day, 5 days/week) with an attractive USD day rate and allowances. If you hold 10+ years of oil and gas petrophysics experience, deep expertise in carbonate reservoirs, Techlog proficiency, and Python scripting capabilities, review the complete details below and submit your application prior to the closing date on October 24, 2026.
Position Overview & Key Details
- Job Position: Senior Petrophysicist
- Hiring Entity: Brunel
- Work Location: Doha, Qatar
- Employment Status: 12-Month Renewable Contract (8 hours/day, 5 days/week)
- Industry Sector: Oil & Gas, Subsurface & Reservoir Engineering, Geosciences
- Compensation: Competitive USD Day Rate + Allowance (exact amount undisclosed)
- Application Deadline: October 24, 2026
- Vacancy Reference: CR-302528
- Official Application Email: b.jadhav@brunel.net
1. Key Responsibilities & Technical Scope
As a Senior Petrophysicist with Brunel supporting major energy operations in Qatar, your core technical responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing complex rock physics and acoustic/sonic logging data to optimize subsurface evaluation and reservoir modeling.
- Executing comprehensive petrophysical log quality control (QC), environmental corrections, and multi-well log normalization.
- Supporting integrated reservoir characterization workflows in close collaboration with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers.
- Applying modern data science, machine learning algorithms, and Python programming to streamline petrophysical data analysis and automated log interpretation.
- Interpreting complex carbonate formation evaluation data, core-to-log integrations, and formation evaluation parameters.
- Preparing high-quality technical reports, petrophysical models, and data presentations for multi-disciplinary asset team evaluations.
2. Candidate Eligibility & Qualification Criteria
Applicants for the Senior Petrophysicist vacancy must satisfy the following academic credentials, software capabilities, and industry experience criteria:
| Requirement Category | Mandatory Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Educational Background | Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Physics, or a closely related geoscience discipline. |
| Professional Experience | 10+ years of direct petrophysical evaluation experience within the upstream oil and gas industry. |
| Technical Specialization | Proven expertise in rock physics, advanced acoustic/sonic-log interpretation, and carbonate reservoir evaluation environments. |
| Software Proficiency | High-level proficiency in Techlog software suite for petrophysical modeling and interpretation. |
| Data Science Skills | Practical experience with Python, data science workflows, and machine learning techniques applied to subsurface petrophysics. |
3. How to Apply for This Position
Qualified Senior Petrophysicists are encouraged to submit their formal application directly to the recruitment manager before the October 24, 2026 closing deadline:
Direct Recruitment Contact:
- Application Email: b.jadhav@brunel.net
- Vacancy Reference Code:
CR-302528 - Recommended Subject Line: "Application: Senior Petrophysicist (CR-302528) - [Your Name]"
- Required Document Attachments:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing Techlog, rock physics, and Python data science experience
- Copy of Bachelor's Degree / Post-Graduate Certificates
- Copy of Valid Passport / Qatar ID (QID) details
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