Aker BP aims to become the leading oil and gas company by exploring and producing natural resources with low emissions and costs. Together with other Aker companies, we play and important role in the energy transition. Our future includes further growth and a desire to improve the industry. 

We value diversity and everyone who works in Aker BP shall feel involved, included, and respected. We want everyone to thrive at work and develop in their roles, and are looking for you, who want to be part of our ONETEAM-culture. 

We have big plans - do you want to be part of them? 

This position is part of the Subsurface Data Science team, where we collaborate across disciplines to leverage data science and artificial intelligence in analyzing, processing, and enhancing subsurface data such as seismic surveys, well logs, and reservoir models. Embedded within the broader subsurface community, the team works closely with experts in geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering on both internal and external projects. 

We are a capable and well-established group of problem solvers, and we are eager to welcome a new graduate data scientist to our team. In this role, you will be encouraged to continually learn and expand your expertise, not only in data science but also within the subsurface domain. Additionally, you will become a part of Aker BP's broader data science community, where opportunities for rotation, growth, and increasing responsibilities await. 

At Aker BP, we are an army of problem solvers, the pace is dynamic, and a mindset for change is integral to our success. Team structures, daily tasks, and priorities often evolve, as does the skillset required to meet emerging challenges. While we are a large company, we maintain the flexibility and agility of a smaller organization, which means you will quickly gain autonomy, influence, and ownership over your projects. Our workplace thrives on mutual trust, and collaboration is deeply ingrained in our culture, where colleagues readily offer and seek assistance to achieve our shared goals. 

Typical work tasks can include: 

• Write code using statistical methods and machine learning to analyze subsurface data like seismic surveys, well logs, and reservoir simulations. 
• Work with geoscientists to find new and valuable ways to exploid large datasets from the Norwegian Continental Shelf for better exploration and production decisions. 
• Turn prototypes into functional tools by integrating cloud computing, databases, web applications, and MLOps practices. 
• Explore and analyze datasets to understand their structure, limitations, and applications in subsurface projects. 
• Present findings and outcomes to internal and external audiences via conferences, workshops, or professional forums. 

Qualifications: 

• Have recently graduated or due to graduate in 2026 with an MSc or PhD within data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, cybernetics, geology, geophysics, petroleum engineering or similar. 
• Experience in programming, scientific computing or software-oriented code development is a benefit but not a requirement. 
• You have maximum two years of relevant professional experience 
• English or Norwegian language working proficiency 

We think you will thrive in Aker BP and in this role if the following resonates with you: 

• Our SAFER values are the foundation for everything we do. Working with us means identifying with being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged and Respectful.
• Aker BP is an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption, moving fast to unlock the full transformative power of AI across the business. We put AI at the core of how we work, innovate, and create value, from automating routine tasks to enabling smarter decisions and strengthening data security. 
• Cooperation is the very core of Aker BP. Working with us means wanting to be part of our ONETEAM-culture.
• At Aker BP, we put safety first. When working with us, we expect you to do the same
• You are a natural problem solver, you have an eye for details, and you enjoy finding patterns in data. 
• You are curious and have an interest in how data can be made available, interpreted, visualized, and used as a basis for various recommendations and decisions. 
• You either already find it easy to both ask for and receive help from others, or you are deeply interested in acquiring this skill. 
• You enjoy being close to the problem and have ownership of the solution, seeing your analysis being taken into use and creating value. 

Our commitment to you: 

• We are convinced diversity is an important element for success, and everyone in Aker BP should feel involved, included, and respected. 
• We want you to develop. That's why we are committed to providing you with varied experiences and enhancing your expertise so you can build a CV for the future! 
• We will offer you a competitive compensation package including a share savings program, and a solid pension scheme. 
• We know that your health and work-life balance are key factors for job satisfaction. That's why we have good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility - in working hours. 
• If something should happen to you, we will make sure you get help from the company health service and our insurance programs. 
• Our offices have a universal design - accessible for all. 

What does it mean to be a graduate in Aker BP: 

• You will work closely with experienced professionals and gain experience and skills. 
• You will develop through on-the-job training, seminars and graduate gatherings, courses, e-learning, and individual follow-up. 
• You will get a unique opportunity to build your network with current and recent graduates, our Young Professionals network, mentors and leaders across departments and disciplines. 

Locations: Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim or Harstad. Please specify your preferred location in your application. 

Please send us a little bit about yourself, your CV and your transcript by 24.08.2025 

Please note that candidates will be evaluated continuously 

If you are currently enrolled in a master's program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript. 

Please note that applications without a diploma/preliminary transcript(s) will not be evaluated. 

Background check and affiliation assessment in the recruitment process: 

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP. 

Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com