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About the Thesis project

MSc thesis (30 ECTS, approximately 20 weeks) at Home & Personal Care, Nouryon Stenungsund, spring 2027 or fall 2027

Factors influencing fragrance delivery and performance in cleaning applications

Fragrance plays a key role in consumer’s perception of cleaning products. Beyond contributing a pleasant scent, fragrances are strongly linked to the perception of cleanliness, freshness, and product performance. However, achieving optimal fragrance delivery and long-lasting performance remains a significant technical challenge due to fragrance volatility, interactions with formulation ingredients, and differences in substrate properties.

The project will combine surface chemistry, formulation science and advanced analytical techniques to investigate how interactions between fragrance molecules and formulation ingredients influence fragrance delivery, deposition and retention.

The project will involve laboratory experiments using model cleaning formulations and modern analytical techniques to investigate factors influencing fragrance delivery and performance. Depending on the project scope, the work may focus on interactions between fragrance molecules and formulation ingredients, fragrance deposition and retention, or the relationship between these phenomena.

The objective is to generate scientific insights that support the development of more effective and consumer-relevant cleaning products with enhanced fragrance performance.

Supervisors: PhD Josmary Velásquez, Senior Research Chemist, R&D Cleaning, Nouryon
Contact: josmary.velasquez@nouryon.com
Location: The work will primarily be conducted at Nouryon's Cleaning and Analytical laboratories in Stenungsund.
Preferred time period: spring 2027 or fall 2027 (~20 weeks)

Great if you have

We believe you will thrive in this project if you have:

A background in surface chemistry, colloid chemistry, physical chemistry, or a related field.
Good laboratory skills and experience handling experimental work independently.
An interest in formulation science and analytical chemistry.
Good written and spoken English

We offer you

At Nouryon, we value the contributions of students undertaking their Master Thesis with us and offer the following compensation based on the scope of their projects:

30 ECTS Master's Thesis: For a 30 ECTS master's thesis, you will receive compensation equivalent to 60% of the current price base amount (prisbasbelopp). This reflects our appreciation for your dedication and contribution to the project. Please note that the compensation is paid upon completion and approval of the thesis by the institution.

To receive compensation, the following steps must be fulfilled:

Insurance: If you are studying at a foreign institution, confirm that you are insured through your university or college.

Thesis included in your education: The thesis must be an integral part of your academic program to qualify for compensation.

Coordination Number: Obtain a coordination number from the Swedish Tax Agency to receive payment. Payments can only be made to Swedish bank accounts.

Good to know

Students from all universities are welcome to apply. However, due to the collaboration with Chalmers, students currently enrolled at Chalmers University of Technology are preferred.

Please apply via our online recruitment system with an updated CV. We take care of your personal data (GDPR), so we do not accept applications via email as these will be ignored. Also, please respond carefully to the selection questions so that we can assist you in the best possible way.

The ad will be posted during the fall and will be removed as soon as we have found the final candidate.

As part of our selection process, the final candidate will undergo a background check before being offered the thesis project. Further information will be provided at a later stage of the process.

We look forward to receiving your application. We will review your qualifications and assess how your skills and experience match the requirements of the thesis project. We strive to get back to you as soon as possible with an update on the process.

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