Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Quantum Technology Researchers
Location: Oslo, Norway
Position type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent Employee
Job ID: 6869
About the Role
We are establishing a new quantum technology research unit and quantum lab at our headquarters near Oslo. Our new Quantum Technology Researchers will work closely with other Group Research and Development (GRD) research units on topics such as ship autonomy, robotic inspection, energy systems, and aquaculture. We collaborate with different DNV business areas and lab facilities and will engage with academia and industry partners through joint research centers and projects.
Purpose
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to explore how emerging technologies shape the future of assurance.
- Engage in strategic and applied research focusing on knowledge development through collaborations with academia and industry.
- Provide thought leadership through external publications and forecasts.
- Create scientific legitimacy to DNV services.
Requirements
- 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 (ability to think computationally is more important than specific languages and frameworks).
- 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.
We Offer
- Attractive rewards: Comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, parental leave agreement, and a global profit share scheme.
- Work/life balance: 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.
- Career and development: 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.
About the Company
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision. Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.
Application Process
You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e., university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.
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