Master's Thesis Opportunity in Sustainability

Are you a 3rd-semester master’s student with a focus on corporate sustainability, international business, politics, or financial reporting? Ultranav International ApS, a global player in shipping, is offering a unique opportunity to collaborate on your master’s thesis, combining academic knowledge with hands-on corporate insight.

About the Ultranav International ApS group
Operating in 19 countries across five market segments—Tankers, Gas, Dry Bulk, Coastal Trades, and Towage & Offshore—Ultranav manages a diverse fleet including gas and chemical carriers, tankers, bulk carriers, tugs, and more. We are committed to advancing sustainability throughout our operations and the maritime industry.

What We Offer
This is your chance to apply your academic expertise and curiosity in a dynamic corporate setting, contributing to a more sustainable future in maritime transportation.

As part of the thesis collaboration, we offer the following:

1. A thesis topic developed in collaboration with Ultranav, aligned with your academic background and interests. Potential focus areas include:

• Corporate sustainability reporting (e.g., EU CSRD, ISSB/SEC, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, rating agencies etc.)
• ESG strategy development (double materiality assessment, execution of strategic initiatives, target-setting etc.) 
• Industry best practices and regulatory changes in marine transportation
• Deep dives into specific environmental, social, or governance (ESG) topical challenges

2. Hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges in the maritime industry

3. Mentorship and guidance from subject matter experts in sustainability and maritime transportation

4. An opportunity to expand your professional network and make meaningful contributions to a global sustainability effort

For the right candidate, there might be an opportunity to continue with the company following the thesis collaboration.

Requirements
We expect that you have/are:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant master’s degree programme (e.g., sustainability, international business, politics, finance, accounting, shipping) and writing your thesis in Spring 2025
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Curious and eager to expand your knowledge and contribute to solving the challenges of tomorrow for a sustainable maritime transportation industry

We furthermore expect that you are willing to:

• Co-develop a research question that has business case relevance to Ultranav
• Present the findings and the thesis itself to Ultranav once the defence has been completed
• Sign an NDA prior to the commencement of the collaboration

Application
Please submit your CV, a copy of your grade transcript, and a 1-page motivational letter outlining the following:

• Your area of study and what you aim to contribute with and achieve through the thesis process
• Your motivation for working with Ultranav International ApS
• Timeline for thesis writing and submission
• Your proposed thesis topic area
• If applying as a group, submit separate applications and indicate in your cover letter who you are applying with

For further information about the collaboration, please contact Rabia Raja, Head of ESG Reporting – Ultranav International ApS at rabia.raja@ultranav.dk / +45 6018 5992.

Apply today via the “apply” button and no later than 22 November 2024. However, do not wait until the deadline as applications are evaluated continuously and interviews will take place as soon as possible. Your application will be treated with confidentiality, and our reply will be sent to the e-mail address you have registered in our recruitment system. Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

Every ton counts
At Ultranav we are always looking to rethink and develop our practices towards a greener solution. We believe that everyone must own up to the environment and be aware of one’s emissions. That’s why we say: “Every ton of CO2 counts”.

With this guiding principle in mind, we hope to find even more partners and solutions that will help us achieve our climate targets and ultimately lead us to a zero emission fleet and to be climate neutral by 2050.