Vacancies Master's Student for Thesis Project in Material Science & Chemistry

Masters Thesis Project: Development of Next-Generation Fire-Retardant Wood Coatings

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together. For more information please visit .

Project Overview
AkzoNobel Industrial Wood Coatings invites motivated masters students to apply for a thesis project focused on developing fire-retardant solutions for sustainable wood coating products. The project aims to build practical knowledge on how to formulate high-performance fire-retardant coatings.

Project Goals
Gain understanding of tentative mechanisms for fire retardant coatings (literature study).
Evaluate performance of coatings in practical tests (design of experiments formulation and application of coatings performance testing).
Document the work and recommend directions for future developments (report writing).

Why Choose This Project
This project will give you a solid foundation for future job opportunities in the chemical industry more specifically:
Gain experience in the development of high-performance materials at one of the global leaders in coating solutions.
Gain experience in formulating chemical products and using modern small-scale performance tests including how they relate to standard methods used for official classification of product performance.
Work with a great team of motivated and supportive colleagues dedicated to bring the best coating solutions to tomorrows market.

Skills & Competencies
Strong background in materials science chemistry or chemical engineering.
Interest in fire safety and sustainable technology.
Proficiency with lab work performance testing and documentation of performed work.

Duration & Requirements
Duration: Negotiable earliest start autumn 2025.
Location: On-site at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings in Malm.
Thesis must meet academic requirements.

How to Apply
Submit the following documents which will be evaluated continuously:
CV and a short one-paragraph cover letter.
Academic transcript.
For more details contact Simon Fridolf Development engineer at:

Masters Thesis Project: Development of Next-Generation Fire-Retardant Wood Coatings

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together. For more information please visit .

Project Overview
AkzoNobel Industrial Wood Coatings invites motivated masters students to apply for a thesis project focused on developing fire-retardant solutions for sustainable wood coating products. The project aims to build practical knowledge on how to formulate high-performance fire-retardant coatings.

Project Goals
Gain understanding of tentative mechanisms for fire retardant coatings (literature study).
Evaluate performance of coatings in practical tests (design of experiments formulation and application of coatings performance testing).
Document the work and recommend directions for future developments (report writing).

Why Choose This Project
This project will give you a solid foundation for future job opportunities in the chemical industry more specifically:
Gain experience in the development of high-performance materials at one of the global leaders in coating solutions.
Gain experience in formulating chemical products and using modern small-scale performance tests including how they relate to standard methods used for official classification of product performance.
Work with a great team of motivated and supportive colleagues dedicated to bring the best coating solutions to tomorrows market.

Skills & Competencies
Strong background in materials science chemistry or chemical engineering.
Interest in fire safety and sustainable technology.
Proficiency with lab work performance testing and documentation of performed work.

Duration & Requirements
Duration: Negotiable earliest start autumn 2025.
Location: On-site at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings in Malm.
Thesis must meet academic requirements.

How to Apply
Submit the following documents to which will be evaluated continuously:
CV and a short one-paragraph cover letter.
Academic transcript.
For more details contact Simon Fridolf Development engineer at: