Research Trainee

About us

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.

About the role

Are you ready to launch your career in strategic research and development? We are looking for trainees to join our team in 2026!

DNV’s strategic research unit, Group Research and Development (GRD), currently employs close to 130 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 Digital Assurance, Food & Ocean Systems, and Healthcare. 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), but we also have research units in the UK, continental Europe, and Asia.

DNV launched a new trainee programme in August 2023, based in GRD and executed in close cooperation with DNV’s business areas, with new trainee groups starting in August 2024 and 2025. We are now looking for candidates for our 2026 programme, which will have the following key focus areas:

• 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.

DNV is looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2026.

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
• 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

What we offer

Reasons to work with us

• 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.

About you

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a master’s or PhD degree within the disciplines mentioned above. In addition to a relevant technical background, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and characteristics:

• 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

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

To be considered for this role, please ensure that you upload your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application system. All documents should be in English, if possible. If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in your application letter.

We expect candidates to be transparent and share relevant information throughout the recruitment process. DNV AS is bound to comply with Norwegian laws and regulations regarding Export Control. As part of our security assessment, candidates will be asked about any ties to high-risk countries. Furthermore, background checks will be performed on all selected candidates, and any offer will be contingent upon background check verification.

Application deadline: October 7th, 2025. We will evaluate your application after the deadline and thank you for your patience.

Any questions? Please contact Trude Helgesen, HR Director Group Centre (trude.helgesen@dnv.com).