Aquaculture Researcher

We are seeking an Aquaculture Researcher to join our Ocean and Food Systems programme based at Høvik/Oslo, Norway. The role will focus on aquaculture system risk, supporting the development of new knowledge, frameworks, and assurance concepts that help the aquaculture industry manage fish health and welfare risks. 

As an Aquaculture Researcher, you will contribute to applied research that connects scientific understanding with practical industry needs. This is a role for someone who enjoys working at the interface between science, data, industry, and innovation, and who can translate complex aquaculture challenges into actionable insight.

You will join the Ocean and Food Systems Programme within Group Research and Development (GRD), a multidisciplinary research environment that works across DNV's business areas to generate new insights, methods, and services. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to influence DNV's research and innovation agenda and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for the ocean and aquaculture.

Key tasks:

• Develop risk models to understand how aquaculture technologies, operations, regulations, economy, fish health and ecosystems interact.
• Contribute to the development of methods, frameworks, guidelines, and best practices that support management of fish health and welfare risks.
• Apply numerical modelling or statistical methods to analyse aquaculture data, quantify uncertainty, identify risk patterns, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Engage with internal DNV experts, industry stakeholders, authorities, technology providers, and research partners to identify needs, test ideas, and build relevant knowledge.
• Develop and contribute to research proposals, externally funded projects, white papers, reports, scientific publications, and presentations.

 

Responsibilities

Reasons to join us:

• 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.

 

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in a quantitative biological discipline such as systems biology, epidemiology, computational biology, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant industry or research experience.
• Experience developing quantitative models for biological systems, with preference given to candidates who have worked in aquaculture or fish health. 
• Demonstrated experience selecting and applying appropriate modelling methodologies based on the characteristics of the problem at hand.
• Enjoys working on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of industry and academic research.
• Good coding skills and ability to think computationally.
• Experience managing research projects and securing research funding is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

 

Personal characteristics:

• Curious, analytical, and motivated to explore new topics and emerging trends. 
• A systems thinker who can connect insights across disciplines and understand complex interactions. 
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Solution-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 
• Eager to share knowledge, learn from others, and continuously develop your own expertise. 
• An effective communicator who can engage with technical experts, industry stakeholders, and external partners. 
• Interested in seeing research translated into practical innovation and business impact.

For further information please contact:
Bente Pretlove, Programme Director, Ocean and Food Systems, Group Research and Development, Bente.pretlove@dnv.com 

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.