[Remote] 2026-2027 Campus Internship - ADISE Digital Innovation – Cross-functional (Ph.D)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dow is hiring a Ph.D. campus intern for digital innovation projects aligned with functions such as Research and Development, Integrated Supply Chain, Operations/Manufacturing & Engineering, Commercial, Information Systems, and Environmental Health and Safety and Sustainability. The intern will collaborate with domain experts and cross-functional teams to apply data science and technical expertise to research, manufacturing, operations, safety, sustainability, and supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• As a digital intern, you will be responsible for solving diverse and open-ended problems with the high-level goal of accelerating the digital evolution of a global leader in the materials industry
• Goals of the project(s) could include improving the ability for development scientists to predict formulation properties; bringing additional efficiency to our manufacturing processes; uplifting R&D software to modern platforms; advanced planning & scheduling optimization, and other areas
• You will bring your skills and experience to work with a group of domain experts to accelerate delivery against high- priority projects
• You will have the opportunity to develop expertise as an industrial researcher, collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve chemical, material, and industrial-related problems through both fundamental and applied research
• The types of projects span product and process research, application development, operations improvements, safety, sustainability, and supply chain optimization
• The specific opportunities, including aligned team, project type, geography, and timing, are variable

Skills

• 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 other related disciplines
• The following skills are necessary:
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in leveraging automation and digital tools to adopt emerging technologies. Demonstrates the ability to critically assess information and make decisions grounded in data
• Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires PhD scientists and engineers to solve diverse and open-ended problems, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or other related disciplines
• Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in ideation, innovation, and technology integration
• Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams and functions, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow
• Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus
• Must be eligible to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.000) in current graduate school
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work options

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