PhD Digital Innovation Internship - Hybrid/Remote

Dow Inc.; Friendswood (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, including Texas. You will tackle open-ended problems in data science, analytics and machine learning, collaborating with domain experts to accelerate digital evolution in a global materials company.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and impact on manufacturing efficiency, R&D software, and sustainability. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program with strong academic records.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum GPA 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in current graduate program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse and open-ended problems as part of a digital intern program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Dow teams to accelerate delivery on high-priority projects.
• Develop expertise as an industrial researcher across product, process, and sustainability domains.
• Contribute to advanced planning, scheduling optimization, and data-driven opportunities.

Skills

Digital literacy

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Innovation & tech integration

Collaboration & teamwork

Safety mindset

Business & customer value

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, including Texas. You will tackle open-ended problems in data science, analytics and machine learning, collaborating with domain experts to accelerate digital evolution in a global materials company.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and impact on manufacturing efficiency, R&D software, and sustainability. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program with strong academic records.