Polymer Science R&D PhD Intern - 12-Week Paid

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 174,955,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s R&D internship in Mason, OH, seeks a PhD candidate to explore structure–property relationships in polymer systems. The intern will synthesize well-defined polymers, characterize them, and compare results with computational predictions, collaborating with both experimental and modeling teams.

This 12‑week program runs from May to August 2027, offering exposure to industrial materials innovation and hands-on experience at the interface of synthesis and modeling.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Polymer Science or related field.
• Experience with polymer synthesis and modification.
• Ability to independently plan and execute laboratory research.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize polymers with controlled architectures using established methods.
• Characterize materials using NMR, SEC/GPC, FTIR and rheology.
• Test materials to evaluate physical and mechanical properties.
• Compare experimental results with model predictions to refine understanding.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Data analysis

Python

Education

PhD candidate in Polymer Science/related

Tools

NMR

SEC/GPC

FTIR

Job description

Procter & Gamble’s R&D internship in Mason, OH, seeks a PhD candidate to explore structure–property relationships in polymer systems. The intern will synthesize well-defined polymers, characterize them, and compare results with computational predictions, collaborating with both experimental and modeling teams.

This 12‑week program runs from May to August 2027, offering exposure to industrial materials innovation and hands-on experience at the interface of synthesis and modeling.