Master Thesis within the area of Oilfield

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About the Thesis work

MSc thesis (30 p, 20 weeks) at oilfield, Nouryon Stenungsund, fall 2026 or spring 2027 

Investigating Corrosion Resistance Using Silica Nanoparticle-Modified Corrosion Inhibitor Formulations

We have now an opening for a Master thesis work targeting studies of self-assembly at steel surfaces using surfactants and colloidal particles. The primary objective of this research is to develop solutions that effectively mitigate corrosion in diverse industrial applications and thereby extending the lifespan of metals exposed to harsh environments exposed to heat, electrolyte, and acidic conditions.

Comprehensive experimentation and analysis will be conducted in controlled laboratory settings, primarily using electrochemical techniques to evaluate the inhibition efficiency and corrosion resistance. In parallel, advanced surface sensitive methods will be applied like quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCMD) and potentially imaging studies. The study aims to characterize the structure, stability, and mechanical properties of the surface-active inhibitor films formed on metal surfaces.

Supervisors: Dr Zahra Taleat, Senior Research Chemist, R&D oilfield, Nouryon
Contact: zahra.taleat@Nouryon.com 
Location: The work will mainly be performed at Nouryon’s Corrosion lab in Stenungsund.
Preferred time period: fall 20026 or spring 2027 (~20 weeks)

Great if you have

• background in chemistry or equivalent
• skills in report writing and English language
  
  

We offer you

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

30 Points Master’s Thesis: For a thesis worth 30 ECTS points, you will receive a payment equivalent to 60% of the current price base amount (prisbasbelopp). This reflects our appreciation for your dedication and effort.
Please note that the full compensation is disbursed when the thesis is finished and approved 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

Please apply via our online recruitment system with a specific uploaded 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.

We look forward to your application! When it is with us, we will review to see if there is a match between your skills and the opportunities that will arise! We strive to get back to you as soon as possible with an update on the process.

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Contact

If you have any questions about the process or your application, or need assistance, please contact Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com.
For questions related to the content of the Master thesis work please contact:zahra.taleat@Nouryon.com

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