Energy Modelling Researcher

DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook is our annual independent forecast of the world’s energy future. It combines a global system dynamics model with expertise from across DNV to provide insights for decision-makers in industry, government and research.

As an Energy Modelling Researcher, you will work with internal and external experts on the model and generate insights for the Energy Transition Outlook, related publications and other projects. The position is based in the Oslo area.

Key tasks:

• Maintain, update, further develop and document DNV's system dynamics simulation model of the global energy transition, with a particular focus on the power sector
• Understand, validate and improve model behaviour through calibration, testing and investigation of the feedback loops and dynamics driving model results
• Develop new model structures and functionalities to address emerging energy transition challenges and research questions, both within the main model and in side models
• Research and assess energy technologies, markets, developments, policies and consumer behaviour in the power sector and wider energy transition
• Process, analyse and visualise model input and output data
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to improve the representation of technologies, costs, policies, markets and consumer behaviour in the model
• Develop model-based analysis and insights for DNV's Energy Transition Outlook and related publications
• Write sections of the annual Energy Transition Outlook report and related publications 
• Present model results and energy transition insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the application of Energy Transition Outlook analysis and results in commercial projects
   

You have strong quantitative and analytical skills and enjoy understanding how complex systems behave. You can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and you can communicate complex modelling concepts and results to a range of audiences.

Position qualifications:

• PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, system dynamics or a related discipline, or a master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least three years of relevant experience
• Experience in developing quantitative models of complex socio-economic, socio-technical or energy systems in an academic or industrial setting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to understand, calibrate and improve large, feedback-rich models, and investigate the drivers behind model behaviour and results
• Experience with system dynamics modelling methodology is highly desirable
• Experience with system dynamics modelling software such as STELLA, Vensim or similar tools is an advantage
• Knowledge of the power sector, including electricity markets, power generation, grids, storage or related technologies, is highly desirable
• Experience in the wider energy sector, such as renewables, hydrogen, transport, buildings, manufacturing or oil and gas, is an advantage
• Ability to communicate complex modelling concepts and results to a range of audiences
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

The application deadline is 18 November 2026, EOD. As we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Should you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Adrien Zambon at [email protected] or Onur Özgün at [email protected].

Please submit your application through our application system rather than by email.

• The opportunity to contribute directly to DNV’s annual Energy Transition Outlook and related publications
• Work on a large system dynamics simulation model of the global energy transition
  Collaboration with internal and external experts across the power sector and wider energy transition
• The opportunity to develop new model structures and functionalities addressing emerging energy transition challenges and research questions
• Experience in developing and communicating model-based analysis and insights to internal and external stakeholders
• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Attractive total compensation package incl. 6 weeks of annual vacation

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.