Yara is accepting applications for a Summer Intern: Nitric Acid Process Catalyst at its Yara Technology Center in Porsgrunn, Norway. The internship lasts 6-8 weeks from June to August 2027 and centres on a test programme of potential catalysts for the nitric acid process. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out the tasks, profile and application details below.
About Yara and the Technology Center
Yara is part of a global network that works together to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges: resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. Mastering technology and development has always been key to the commercial success of Yara's products. The Yara Technology Center in Porsgrunn, Norway, is a vital contributor to this success. It works to improve existing processes and technologies and to develop new and innovative solutions for processes and products.
The Project: Nitric Acid Process Catalysts
Yara uses several catalysts in the production of nitric acid. The aim of the internship project is to perform a test program of several potential catalysts in the nitric acid process and make an evaluation of their potentials and limitations.
What You Will Be Doing
The tasks 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 results
🗣️ Reporting and presentation of the results in English
Who Should Apply
🎓 The student should be in at least their 3rd year, ideally coming into the last year of study after the summer internship
⚗️ A chemical or materials science background is needed; knowledge of catalysts or materials characterisation is an advantage
🥽 Good practical laboratory skills
🦺 Prepared to work independently, with focus on HSE
🌐 Fluent in English and/or Norwegian
Internship Details
📅 The project lasts 6-8 weeks from June to August 2027
📍 The location is Porsgrunn, Norway
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Equal Opportunity at Yara
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is anchored in its business strategy, with more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks. As part of the recruitment process, where permitted by local law, Yara may conduct reference and background checks. These checks are performed only when deemed necessary for the nature of the job, and candidates are informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Yara nitric acid catalyst internship?
The project lasts 6-8 weeks, from June to August 2027, in Porsgrunn, Norway.
What will the intern work on?
The intern takes part in a test programme of several potential catalysts for the nitric acid process. Tasks include activity measurements at different process conditions, characterization of the catalyst materials, interpretation of the results and reporting in English.
Which background do I need?
Yara looks for a student in at least their 3rd year with a chemical or materials science background, ideally coming into the last year of study after the summer. Good practical laboratory skills are required, and knowledge of catalysts or materials characterisation is an advantage.
Which languages do I need?
You need to be fluent in English and/or Norwegian. Results are reported and presented in English.
Who can I contact with questions?
The contact person is Karl Isak Skau, Principal Research Engineer, listed below with his email address and phone number.
Deadline
⏳ 19 November 2026
Links
🔗 Apply on the Yara careers site: https://jobs.yara.com/job/Porsgrunn-Summer-Intern-Nitric-Acid-Process-Catalyst/1445891433/
📧 Contact, Karl Isak Skau, Principal Research Engineer: karl.isak.skau@yara.com
📞 Phone: +47 974 31 730
