PhD Digital Innovation Internship — R&D & Data Science (Hybrid)

Dow Inc.; Denham Springs (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Dow Inc. seeks PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, with flexible hybrid or remote options. You will align to R&D, ISC, M&E, Commercial, IS, or EHS&S, solving data science and engineering challenges to accelerate digital transformation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with domain experts, safety, and a strong focus on delivering business value through innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in current graduate studies.
• Eligible to comply with U.S. export control laws; TWIC eligibility may be required depending on site.

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse, open-ended problems to accelerate the digital evolution of Dow as a leader in materials science.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Dow teams to advance product, process, and software initiatives.
• Contribute to advanced planning, scheduling optimization, and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Digital Literacy

Problem-Solving

Technical Skills

Innovation & Tech Integration

Collaboration

Safety Mindset

Business Value Orientation

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Engineering/Data Science

Job description

Dow Inc. seeks PhD scientists and engineers for a digital internship across North America, with flexible hybrid or remote options. You will align to R&D, ISC, M&E, Commercial, IS, or EHS&S, solving data science and engineering challenges to accelerate digital transformation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with domain experts, safety, and a strong focus on delivering business value through innovative technologies.