Research Trainee 2027

DNV Group; Oslo; On-site; NOK 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV's Group Research and Development invites early-career researchers to join a 2-year trainee programme launching in 2027, featuring three rotations of eight months each. The rotations span GRD and other DNV business areas, with base at Høvik outside Oslo (Trondheim option for Cybersecurity) and at least one rotation abroad or in another Norwegian office.

Participants will work with senior scientists to explore AI, Cybersecurity and nuclear propulsion safety, and may transition into a relevant

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year trainee programme with three rotations (each about eight months).
• Rotations will alternate within GRD and other DNV business areas.
• Base at the head office in Høvik outside Oslo, with Trondheim as an alternative for Cybersecurity, and at least one rotation abroad or at another Norwegian office.

Job description

Are you ready to launch your career in strategic research and development? We are looking for trainees to join our R&D team in 2027!

DNV’s strategic research unit, Group Research and Development (GRD), currently employs close to 150 talented researchers covering a wide range of topics of strategic importance to DNV. Our research focuses on areas where DNV has a strong presence - including Maritime and Energy, as well as emerging fields like AI & Digital Assurance, Cybersecurity, Nuclear and Food & Ocean Systems. https://www.dnv.com/research/index.html.

We conduct strategic and applied research for DNV to advance knowledge and demonstrate new technologies, working closely with academic and industry partners. We are a diverse group of researchers of different educational backgrounds, ages and nationalities. Our largest locations are in Norway (Oslo and Trondheim), further we also have research units in the UK, continental Europe, US and Asia.

DNV launched its Research Trainee Programme in 2023, and we are now looking for candidates for our 2027 programme, which will have the following key focus areas:

• Assurance of Industrial AI: Developing scientific foundations, methods and technologies for assurance of AI-enabled industrial systems, helping ensure they remain safe, secure, reliable and trustworthy throughout their lifecycle. Our application areas cover maritime, energy, aquaculture and biodiversity.
• Cybersecurity: Cyber-physical systems security, combining best practices from security and safety; continuous compliance, risk management and certification; cyber risk quantification; how to continuously ensure trust in cyber-physical systems in critical infrastructure, especially in energy and maritime industries.
• Safety of nuclear propulsion (Maritime): Advancing model-based safety assessments for nuclear-powered merchant ships, also using machine learning and AI. Our focus is on strengthening risk understanding and developing robust models of the nuclear reactor, its integration with the ship, and its operation in the marine environment.

What to expect as a research trainee in Group Research and Development:

• A 2-year trainee programme with 3 rotations (work periods) of 8 months each
• The rotations will be both within GRD and DNV’s business areas
• Base in Head office at Høvik outside Oslo, for Cybersecurity also Trondheim is an alternative. Minimum one rotation at a different location (abroad or in another office in Norway)
• A great opportunity to explore applied research in your topics of expertise while gaining experience in related areas and services
• You will work with and learn from highly skilled scientists and engineers in different settings
• After completing the trainee programme, you will get a relevant position within DNV – either in GRD or in a business area, depending on business needs and your own preference

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