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United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, and they are seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship. The role involves solving diverse problems to accelerate digital evolution in various functions such as R&D and Operations, with opportunities for collaboration and applied research.

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Responsibilities

Solving diverse and open-ended problems with the high-level goal to accelerate the digital evolution of a global leader in the materials industry.
Improving the ability for development scientists to predict formulation properties.
Bringing additional efficiency to our manufacturing processes.
Uplifting R&D software to modern platforms.
Advanced planning & scheduling optimization, and other areas.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve chemical, material, and industrial-related problems through both fundamental and applied research.
Working with a group of domain experts to accelerate delivery against high priority projects.
Developing expertise as an industrial researcher.

Qualification

Required

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, Data Science, or other related disciplines.
Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore reliable transportation (if the internship is in-person) is required.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in leveraging automation and digital tools to adopt emerging technologies. Demonstrates the ability to critically assess information and make decisions grounded in data.
Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires PhD scientists and engineers to solve diverse and open-ended problems, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or other related disciplines.
Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in ideation, innovation, and technology integration.
Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams and functions, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.
Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.