Aker BP
Expires in a month
Graduate 2027: Geologist (Biostratigraphy)
Full-time
in
Stavanger
Fornebu
Trondheim
Harstad
Who we are looking for
Are you passionate about unlocking subsurface insights through biostratigraphy, connecting data, AI, and geological expertise to drive the energy transition? Join our Graduate Program – a cornerstone of our ambition to become the first AI-native E&P company.
Highlights
Need to have
Final year student or recent graduate with an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biostratigraphy and/or Micropaleontology.
Strong fundamental geological understanding.
Curiosity for complex, real-world subsurface challenges.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect data to geological interpretations and decisions.
Willingness to contribute to wellsite biostratigraphic projects and offshore operations.
Fluent in English for professional communication.
Legal eligibility to work in Norway for the full duration of the program.
Specialization in Palynology, Micropaleontology, or Nannofossil with significant microscope/analytical experience.
Nice to have
Work experience in a biostratigraphy consultancy firm and/or an E&P company (e.g., internships).
Working knowledge of biostratigraphy software (e.g., Stratabugs, IC) and/or subsurface interpretation software (e.g., Petrel).
A self-starter who takes ownership of your own learning and development.
A collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and contributes to a shared mission.
An adaptable mindset, open to working across a wide range of geological and technical disciplines.
A drive to continuously improve processes, questioning the status quo to find better solutions, especially through digital workflows and AI.
Clear and concise communication skills, ready to engage with multidisciplinary teams in the office and during operational support.
Interest in developing Norwegian language skills over time.
About the job
This graduate program is your gateway to redefining a major industrial company. You will collaborate across disciplines, interpreting seismic and geological data, analyzing well logs, supporting reservoir modeling and work alongside data scientists to develop smart, data-driven subsurface solutions. Successful candidates will specialize in biostratigraphy, eventually joining Aker BP’s Geology and Geophysics Excellence team (G&G). Before that, you'll rotate through the full subsurface value chain, broadening your technical skills and understanding. From day one, you'll contribute to real projects and become a vital part of Aker BP's graduate community, where continuous learning and development are paramount.
Holistic subsurface understanding
Biostratigraphic frameworks
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Digital & AI workflows
Productivity & Innovation
Your journey through Biostratigraphy & Subsurface Geology
Stratigraphic frameworks
Palaeodepositional analysis
Wellsite biostratigraphy
Digital biostratigraphic workflows
Subsurface integration
Geology and Geophysics R&D & Innovation
What we offer
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Work-life balance
Employee well-being
Diverse & Inclusive environment
Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.
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Young professional network
Our culture & vision
SAFER values
AI-first mindset
ONETEAM culture
Safety priority
Application process
Application deadline: 23.08.2026
If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript.
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
Office location
4 locations
Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
Jåttåflaten 28, 4020 Stavanger, Norway
Fornebu, Akershus, NO
Oksenøyveien 10, 1366 Lysaker, Norway
Trondheim, Trøndelag, NO
Munkegata 26, 7014 Trondheim, Norway
Harstad, Troms, NO
Storåkeren 11, 9411 Harstad, Norway
Our offering
As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.
Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.
We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.
Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.
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