2023-2024 Campus Internship - Industrial Innovation Campus (I2C) (PhD)
Dow Chemical
Posted Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Posting ID: R2042625
Freeport, TX
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of innovative research, and work on complex scientific solutions? Do you want to address the sustainability challenges in Packaging and Specialty Plastics?
We are looking for you, a talented dynamic PhD candidate to join the Industrial Innovation Campus (I2C) for 6 months or 9 months. Internships can start in Fall or Winter of 2023, as well as Spring or Summer of 2024.
What Can you Expect:
Daily opportunities to develop your research, development and interpersonal skills while being responsible for one of our challenging technical projects. This experience will help you to strengthen your creativity, problem solving and technical skills while increasing your understanding of manufacturing and logistics. You will have the chance to network with Dow (leaders, other functions) and to work on customer-related projects.
Our projects cover different applications ranging from durable to flexible, and from hygiene to industrial and food packaging. The projects will span across polymers and include both modelling and experiments.
The I2C program will cover a period of 6-9 months. They will involve several weeks of intensive training programs and a dedicated local coach in a stimulating R&D environment.
What Do We Expect:
You are a student currently working towards PhD degree in polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical or packaging, and you are able to do a 6 months or 9 months internship
You have an analytical and problem-solving mindset that fosters innovation and can solve complex issues through critical thinking
You can work independently and a passion for research with eagerness to learn and grow
You have demonstrated strong communication and teamwork skills.
Why join us?
The Industrial Innovation Campus and internship programs provide a unique opportunity to distinguish oneself and create a network with global connections. The objective of the programs is to allow you to see firsthand the exciting company of Dow, its inclusive culture, and prepare for your professional career through delivering on a challenging project and engaging in various developmental activities.
Our goal is to develop a powerful employment pipeline of future leaders with an appreciation for integrating their academic and professional experiences into our company.
Required Qualifications:
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
Do you want to be part of innovative research, and work on complex scientific solutions? Do you want to address the sustainability challenges in Packaging and Specialty Plastics?
We are looking for you, a talented dynamic PhD candidate to join the Industrial Innovation Campus (I2C) for 6 months or 9 months. Internships can start in Fall or Winter of 2023, as well as Spring or Summer of 2024.
What Can you Expect:
Daily opportunities to develop your research, development and interpersonal skills while being responsible for one of our challenging technical projects. This experience will help you to strengthen your creativity, problem solving and technical skills while increasing your understanding of manufacturing and logistics. You will have the chance to network with Dow (leaders, other functions) and to work on customer-related projects.
Our projects cover different applications ranging from durable to flexible, and from hygiene to industrial and food packaging. The projects will span across polymers and include both modelling and experiments.
The I2C program will cover a period of 6-9 months. They will involve several weeks of intensive training programs and a dedicated local coach in a stimulating R&D environment.
What Do We Expect:
You are a student currently working towards PhD degree in polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical or packaging, and you are able to do a 6 months or 9 months internship
You have an analytical and problem-solving mindset that fosters innovation and can solve complex issues through critical thinking
You can work independently and a passion for research with eagerness to learn and grow
You have demonstrated strong communication and teamwork skills.
Why join us?
The Industrial Innovation Campus and internship programs provide a unique opportunity to distinguish oneself and create a network with global connections. The objective of the programs is to allow you to see firsthand the exciting company of Dow, its inclusive culture, and prepare for your professional career through delivering on a challenging project and engaging in various developmental activities.
Our goal is to develop a powerful employment pipeline of future leaders with an appreciation for integrating their academic and professional experiences into our company.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines.
- A minimum GPA of 2.700 (on a scale of 4.000) is required.
- Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore reliable transportation is required.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
Contact Information
Email: at-jobfeeds+dowchemical@careercircle.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.