Job Description
Group Research and Development (GRD) performs strategic and applied research for DNV focusing on knowledge development through collaborations with academia and industry, providing thought leadership through external publications and forecasts, and creates scientific legitimacy to DNV services.
We are establishing a new quantum technology research unit and quantum lab at our headquarters near Oslo, with three purposes:
- To monitor and evaluate quantum technology developments (incl. technical, market and regulatory) and their potential impacts on DNV and the industries we serve.
- To explore and prototype how quantum technologies can support existing DNV services and enable new ones.
- To build capacity for assuring quantum technologies and manage the associated risks (incl. quantum hardware and software, as well as systems that include or are affected by quantum technologies).
We are currently recruiting 2 quantum technology researchers. They will work closely with other GRD research units on topics such as ship autonomy, robotic inspection, energy systems and aquaculture. We also collaborate with different DNV business areas and lab facilities and will engage with academia and industry partners through joint research centres and projects.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working together to explore how emerging technologies shape the future of assurance and support DNVs purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
Reasons to join us:
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment
- Culture of knowledge sharing and innovation
- Focus on continuous learning and growth
- Impactful projects in collaboration with academia and industry partners
- Possibility to publish research papers and participate in relevant science and technology conferences
We offer:
- Attractive rewards We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
- Work/life balance We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
- Supportive and caring culture Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
- Career and development DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with an emphasis on a growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
- By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
- Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
- Minimum master’s degree or PhD in physics/mathematics/computer science.
- Quantum related education or work experience with either quantum sensing, quantum computing or quantum communication (either experimental, theoretical or simulation aspects).
- Likes to work on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of industrial and academic research.
- Good coding abilities (but we care more about your ability to think computationally than what languages and frameworks you know).
- Experience managing research projects and applying for research project grants is an advantage.
- Knowledge of risk & reliability analysis, assurance, uncertainty quantification or machine learning is an advantage.
DNV is a global company that must comply with statutory requirements in each country in which we operate. This includes compliance with all aspects of the applicable laws, including Export Control laws and National Security laws. To be able to ensure this, DNV requires candidates to share all relevant information during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and any offer is conditional upon background check verification. When the nature of the position requires it, an extended background check is conducted, and applicants will receive further information about this during the recruitment process.
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Application deadline: 31.07.26.
About Group functions
Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.
