
Research Trainee 2026
- Oslo
- Fast
- Fulltid
- Assurance and risk management of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Assurance and Risk management of data-driven approaches to gain new insights from data, models, and simulations. Our focus is to build trust in AI-enabled industrial systems. Our application areas cover maritime, energy, healthcare, aquaculture, and biodiversity
- Business models and digital transformation: Using AI-driven analytics and innovative intelligence approaches to explore digitalization and industry transformation trends, enabling the design of novel, future-ready business models. Our work focuses on understanding and driving digital and AI transformation across DNV's core industries.
- Maritime: Advancing product assurance of autonomous navigation systems and AI-enabled systems to support increased levels of automation and integration of complex systems with data/information management on maritime vessels.
- 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
- Main office in Oslo/Høvik (or potentially Trondheim) as programme base, with at least one rotation at a different location (abroad or in another office in Norway)
- A great opportunity to explore applied research in familiar topics while gaining experience in related areas and services
- A possibility to work with 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
- Attractive rewards. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 6 weeks' annual vacation, a good pension and insurance package 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 brings together 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, organizes after-work gatherings and informal meetings throughout the year.
- Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and pursue your career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with an emphasis on 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 located in beautiful surroundings by the sea, offering access to sailing boats, kayaks, tennis courts, and much more. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. We also offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.
- Open and analytical mindset with a strong drive to learn and take on new challenges
- Ability to combine their interest in applied research with curiosity about DNV's broader services, including advisory and consultancy services
- Interest in topics such as computer science, statistics, simulations, programming, and machine learning is an advantage
- Thriving in a collaborative, diverse, and international environment
- Strong academic results combined with good communication skills and fluency in English, both verbal and written
- Master's or PhD degree completed between 2024 and 2026 (maximum two years of work experience), and ready to start no later than mid-August 2026