PhD Digital Innovation Internship - R&D & Data Science

Dow Inc.; Wharton (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow Inc. is offering a digital internship in North America for PhD scientists and engineers. Opportunities are available in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations with hybrid or remote options.

Interns will work with Dow’s R&D, ISC, M&E, IS, or EHS&S teams to tackle data-science driven challenges. You will address problems spanning formulation property prediction, manufacturing efficiency, R&D software modernization, and advanced planning.

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 related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse, open-ended problems to accelerate the digital evolution of Dow as a global leader in materials science.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate delivery on high-priority projects.
• Develop expertise as an industrial researcher, contributing to product, process, and software improvements.

Skills

Digital literacy

Problem solving

Technical skills

Innovation

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Business value orientation

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Python

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Job description

Dow Inc. is offering a digital internship in North America for PhD scientists and engineers. Opportunities are available in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations with hybrid or remote options.

Interns will work with Dow’s R&D, ISC, M&E, IS, or EHS&S teams to tackle data-science driven challenges. You will address problems spanning formulation property prediction, manufacturing efficiency, R&D software modernization, and advanced planning.