PhD R&D Internship: Solve Real-World Materials Challenges

Dow; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow is seeking a PhD candidate or enrolled student for graduate internship opportunities in Research and Development across multiple locations in North America. The role focuses on solving diverse problems, driving initiatives that create business value, and integrating innovative technologies into practice.

You will collaborate with Dow teams to tackle material-, process-, and product-related challenges. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills, and a

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Math/Stats, Data Science or related field.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and learning agility required.
• Ability to collaborate across Dow teams to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse and open-ended problems in R&D projects.
• Contribute to fundamental and applied research advancing products and processes.
• Collaborate across Dow teams to deliver business and sustainability goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Business value

Education

PhD candidate or enrolled

Job description

Dow is seeking a PhD candidate or enrolled student for graduate internship opportunities in Research and Development across multiple locations in North America. The role focuses on solving diverse problems, driving initiatives that create business value, and integrating innovative technologies into practice.

You will collaborate with Dow teams to tackle material-, process-, and product-related challenges. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills, and a