About the role#
As a Data Science Intern at TGS, you will work with experienced data scientists and geoscientists to explore machine learning applications in the energy sector. You will contribute to research and development projects involving seismic, well, and subsurface datasets. This role focuses on gaining hands-on experience with data analysis, scientific computing, and emerging AI technologies like deep learning and foundation models.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, and evaluate machine learning models for geoscience applications.
- Prepare, clean, and visualize seismic and well datasets.
- Write Python scripts for data preprocessing and model evaluation.
- Analyze experimental results and compare them against established baselines.
- Conduct experiments and document your findings under the guidance of researchers.
- Review scientific publications to explore recent advances in machine learning.
- Create figures and plots to illustrate model results and data characteristics.
- Prepare technical summaries and present your findings to the Data Science team.
- Collaborate with geoscientists and software engineers on research activities.
- Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to software development practices like Git and documentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience programming in Python through coursework, research, or personal projects.
- A basic understanding of statistics, machine learning, or numerical methods.
- Familiarity with scientific computing tools such as NumPy, pandas, or scikit-learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with guidance.
- Preferred: Exposure to deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Git, Linux, cloud computing, or GPU computing.
- Preferred: Experience with signal processing, image processing, or complex datasets.
- Interest in foundation models, generative AI, or AI agents.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About TGS
TGS provides data and intelligence to companies in the energy sector. The firm maintains a library of geoscience, seismic, well, and renewables data. Founded in 1981, it operates as a public company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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