We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
Mastering technology has always been key to the commercial success of Yara’s products. Yara’s Technology center, located in Porsgrunn, Norway, is a vital contributor to this success. At the Technology center we are working to improve existing processes and technologies as well as developing new and innovative solutions for processes and products.
We are now looking for students to work on our interesting summer projects. For this position, the work will be linked to ongoing projects in the Product Quality and Development Department, within the field of product development for fertilizer products.
Fertilizers are typically produced by solidifying molten salt mixtures into particles through granulation or prilling. Developing new fertilizer products requires a thorough understanding of the physical properties of these mixtures. Preliminary studies of calcium nitrate-based salt mixtures indicate that they can remain liquid even below their melting point due to supercooling, making effective particle formation difficult.
This project will focus on the formulation, characterization, and evaluation of various calcium nitrate salt mixtures. The investigation aims to study the super-cooling effects and potential solutions to minimize them. The main part of the work will consist of practical laboratory tasks.
The tasks will include, but are not limited to:
The project will last for 6-8 weeks from June to August 2027.
Location: Porsgrunn, Norway.
Solveig Rørkjær, Department Director Product Quality and Development
Email: solveig.rorkjar@yara.com
Phone: +47 91697802
Mathis Antlauf, Senior Research Engineer
Email: mathis.antlauf@yara.com
Phone: +47 93078447
19.November 2026
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth through reducing emissions from crop nutrition production and developing low-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.
To drive the green shift in fertilizer production, shipping, and other energy intensive industries, Yara will produce ammonia with significantly lower emissions. We provide digital tools for precision farming and work closely with partners at all levels of the food value chain to share knowledge and promote more efficient and sustainable solutions.
Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. With 18,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries, sustainability is an integral part of our business model. In 2024, Yara reported revenues of USD 13.9 billion.
