Colorimetry R&D Intern — 9–12 Month Project

AkzoNobel; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Sassenheim (NL) is offering a Color Intern position within its R&D Color team. You will engage in colorimetry research, work on defined projects and contribute to the development of color recipes across coatings brands on a global scale.

You will collaborate in an international environment, report to a project leader, and opportunities to design, execute and present your own project while learning about databases, programming, and testing. 9 to 12 months duration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Studies.
• Strong communication skills and good command of English (Dutch is a plus).
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about coatings and colorimetry.
• Motivated team player with a results-driven and problem-solving mindset, both within a team and towards internal stakeholders.
• Open and positive attitude, willing to ask questions and challenge existing approaches.
• Preferably experience with IT-related topics such as databases, software development, programming, and testing.
• Interest in Python or similar software.
• Available for an internship duration of 9 to 12 month

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific insights to understand the world of color/colorimetry.
• Opportunities to design, execute and present your own project(s).
• Validate theoretical models through practical examples.
• Contribute to multifunctional color related projects.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Curiosity

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Studies

Tools

Python

Databases

Software development

Programming

Testing

Job description

AkzoNobel in Sassenheim (NL) is offering a Color Intern position within its R&D Color team. You will engage in colorimetry research, work on defined projects and contribute to the development of color recipes across coatings brands on a global scale.

You will collaborate in an international environment, report to a project leader, and opportunities to design, execute and present your own project while learning about databases, programming, and testing. 9 to 12 months duration.