Digital science associate

About Fuels & Low Carbon Technology : F&LCT is a team of over 300 technologists, scientists and engineers who provide pioneering solutions to support bp's Fuels, Refining, Bioenergy and Hydrogen businesses. We also support the Technology group through Innovation Management, Modelling, Digital Science and our academic research programmes.

Let Me Tell You About The Role

The Digital Science team applies groundbreaking digital innovation capabilities to bp's challenge of providing energy to the world while transitioning to a zero-carbon future. This team is the Digital Research arm for bp, responsible for testing of new technologies to address key challenges in support of our business. Digital Science is crucial to the success of bp and the transition strategy!

You will be responsible for the identification, testing and application of emerging digital technologies within bp's business entities.

What You Will Deliver

• Deliver innovation projects under the guidance of senior leadership : Craft and complete test cases. Implement robust scanning and testing strategies. Build compelling project proposals, collaborate with senior associates and peers, and iterate rapidly to deliver impactful insights for the business.
• Accelerate innovation through emerging tech : Scout, test, and apply breakthrough technologies—like quantum computing, AI / ML, novel sensing, and digital trust—to address strategic business challenges.
• Develop expertise in one or more technology areas and act as a knowledge transfer agent to the wider community in bp.
• Work with major vendors, venture capital firms, governments, academic institutions and research firms to evaluate potential value of a technology to bp.
• Communicate thought leadership : spotlight findings gained from projects and communicate to others in the team.
• Support identification and generation opportunities for new intellectual property, and engage in the processes needed to protect these for the benefit of the company.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About bp : Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has passionate about discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with a coordinated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

Skills Required

Ml, Ai, quantum computing