About the role#
This internship offers Ph.D. students the opportunity to work on digital innovation projects across Dow. You will join cross-functional teams to solve open-ended problems that accelerate the digital evolution of the materials industry. Projects vary by team and focus, spanning areas such as R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and sustainability.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex problems to improve how scientists predict formulation properties.
- Increase efficiency across manufacturing and supply chain processes.
- Modernize R&D software platforms.
- Conduct fundamental and applied research to address chemical, material, and industrial challenges.
- Perform advanced planning and scheduling optimization.
- Collaborate with domain experts to deliver high-priority projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.000 scale in your current graduate program.
- Ability to comply with federally mandated U.S. export control laws.
- Potential requirement to obtain or possess a TWIC card depending on the specific location.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- Work modalities include remote, on-site, and hybrid options.
- Locations include Midland, MI; Wilmington, DE; Carrollton, KY; Houston, TX; Plaquemine, LA; Auburn, MI; Freeport, TX; Collegeville, PA; and South Charleston, WV.
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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