Campus Digital Innovation Internship for PhD Scientists

Dow Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, with opportunities in data science, analytics, and machine learning. You will work with R&D, ISC, M&E, IS, and EHS&S teams to accelerate digital transformation and solve open-ended problems.

Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD program and demonstrate strong technical and collaboration skills, with a safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD degree program in a related discipline such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or Materials Science.
• GPA preference noted in some programs (e.g., 3.0/4.0) may be considered.
• Strong emphasis on analytical thinking, experimentation, and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to digital internship projects aligned with Dow’s core functions (R&D, ISC, M&E, IS, EHS&S).
• Develop data-driven solutions to optimize formulations, processes, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with domain experts to accelerate delivery of high-priority projects.

Skills

Digital literacy

Problem-solving

Data science

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Business value

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Python

Machine learning

Data analysis

Job description

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, with opportunities in data science, analytics, and machine learning. You will work with R&D, ISC, M&E, IS, and EHS&S teams to accelerate digital transformation and solve open-ended problems.

Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD program and demonstrate strong technical and collaboration skills, with a safety mindset.