Consultant / Research Scientist (decarbonisation)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


Local Unit & Position Description:
Maritime Advisory Singapore is a growing consulting and Research & Innovation unit overseeing activities in Region South East Asia, Pacific and India. DNV’s ambition is to be a data-smart solutions organisation providing management and technical advisory services within the maritime industry. Our key stakeholders include charterers and cargo owners, asset owners for ships and mobile offshore units, maritime authorities/governmental entities and defence, shipyards, banks/investment/leasing companies with interest on maritime assets and infrastructure, LNG suppliers and traders, and maritime technology providers and the digital eco-system/start-ups. We are currently focusing our research activities in Singapore within the areas of decarbonisation and autonomy.

We are seeking a candidate who is well versed in the domains of decarbonisation in the maritime sector. Additionally, the candidate will support our team of experience maritime consultants and engineers in advisory projects and leading-edge Research and Innovation activities including the use of new technologies in maritime sector such as zero-emission vessels, data platform/data analytics. The position is for a period of 2 years. Position Qualifications:
As a research scientist, you will be part of an experienced and diverse team conducting research & innovation activities, or delivering customized solutions to our clients in Singapore and within the region, covering all elements of analysis and capability improvement projects mainly focussing on decarbonisation, particularly on alternative fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen and battery applications. The selected individual can expect to work in a dynamic, high performing team with diverse background, nationalities and experience, leveraging on DNV’s global network, accelerated learning curve and working on exciting projects with meaningful impact to the clients’ organisation and wider maritime industry

The right candidates will have the following background/requirements.


  • PhD in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Maritime Studies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications such as Powerpoint, Words, Excel, and other tools such as Visual Basics, web design. Candidates proficient in with programming language background such as R, Python and C++ and data visualization tools such as Tableu and PowerBI will be preferred.
  • Provides portfolio of previous related projects
  • Willingness to be engaged and learning in new technologies and tools
  • Flexible and inquisitive mindset, with willingness to collaborate with peers
  • Contributes with new ideas, agile in thinking and fast learner
  • Communicate, using appropriate channels, in a clear, open, active and honest manner
Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, with almost 12,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

DNV Singapore ranks number one in the Professional Services category in Singapore’s Best Employers 2022 survey conducted by the research firm Statista, in partnership with The Straits Times

Equal Opportunity Statement:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1053716
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
    Not mentioned