Yara International

Summer Intern-Nitric Acid Process Catalyst

Yara International  •  Porsgrunn, NO (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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.

About the Unit

Mastering technology and development have always been a key to the commercial success of Yara’s products. Yara Technology Center, located in Porsgrunn, Norway, is a vital contributor to this success working to improve existing processes and technologies as well as to develop new and innovative solutions for processes and products.

We are now looking for students to work on an interesting project during this summer: Nitric Acid Process Catalysts

Yara utilize several catalysts in the production of nitric acid. The aim of the internship project to perform a test program of several potential catalysts in the nitric acid process and make an evaluation of their potentials and limitations.

Responsibilities

The tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Activity measurements of catalyst samples at different process conditions
  • Characterization of the catalyst materials
  • Analyses and interpretation of the characterization result
  • Reporting and presentation of the results in English

Profile

  • The student should be in at least their 3rd year, ideally coming into the last year of study after the summer internship.
  • The student should have a chemical or materials science background. Knowledge of catalysts or materials characterisation will be an advantage.
  • Good practical laboratory skills
  • Prepared to work independently – with focus on HSE
  • Fluent in English and/ or Norwegian

Additional Information

The project will last for 6-8 weeks from June to August 2027

Location Porsgrunn, Norway.

Contact details

Karl Isak Skau, Principal Research Engineer

Email: karl.isak.skau@yara.com

Phone: +47 974 31 730

Apply no later than

19.November 2026

Knowledge grows through differences

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 International

About Yara International

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.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Oslo, NO
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
yara.com
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