Quantum Technology Researchers

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.

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:

1. To monitor and evaluate quantum technology developments (incl. technical, market and regulatory) and their potential impacts on DNV and the industries we serve.
2. To explore and prototype how quantum technologies can support existing DNV services and enable new ones.
3. 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.