Digital science associate

Full time Digital science associate IN: Bangalore Technology BTC Office 1 day ago Job category IT&S Experience level Intermediate Relocation available This role is eligible for relocation within country Job type Professionals Travel required Negligible travel should be expected with this role Job code RQ103403 Job Description 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 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: Bachelor's degree (STEM based) preferably with a background in Computer Science/Engineering. Experience in digital, ideally energy sector - research, scanning, testing and developing applications of new digital technologies, demonstrating your dedication and passion for ing new technology to business problems. Experience which demonstrates how you have applied your knowledge of emerging technology in a practical context. Self starter, ability to work in unstructured environments, proven capability to produce work product in timely manner by collaborating with different collaborators across multiple groups. Basic understanding of the bp strategy and Digital's role as an enabler. Curiosity and an ability to creatively link diverse topics. Growing technological expertise in at least one innovative digital area. Awareness of the fundamental principles of ground-breaking innovation. Understanding of contracting and intellectual asset management issues which impact individual projects. Awareness of managing risk associated with new technologies. Ability to build productive working relationships and cultivate creativity, innovation and integrity within teams. Ability to provide technical transparency to senior management, adjusting communication style relevant to audience. 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! Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.