Job Title:

Geothermal Research Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2026

Project Title: Thermal Management - Geothermal Energy

About SLB:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are

Location:

Cambridge, UK

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities.  We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

Description & Scope:

In this role, the intern will contribute to the development of more efficient concepts for geothermal energy production and geothermal well construction. They will work on adapting and advancing technologies to manage, control, and optimise heat flows across key geothermal domains, including downhole systems and surface facilities.

The project will involve a combination of experimental laboratory work and simulation studies based on those experiments. As a result, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in both practical and computational aspects of geothermal research.

Deliverables:

• Identifying, selecting and verifying suitable technologies and physical principals
• Planning and carrying out experimental work (ensuring compliance with highest Health, Safety and Environment standards)
• Using data processing, analysing and interpreting methods together with an understanding of physics
• Liaising/coordinating work with other disciplines
• Writing and presenting technical reports and scientific publication

Qualifications:

• ​​Studying Masters​ in ​Physics, Geophysics, Geology, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in processing a variety of energy data
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop novel solutions to research and engineering problems

Preferred Skills:

• Proven expertise in subjects of heat transfer or heat exchangers
• Modelling systems that span multiple physical domains, such as thermal, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (e.g.: COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, MathWorks Simulink/Simscape)
• Programming languages for data analysis (e.g.: Matlab, Python)
• 3D CAD modelling

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.