2025-2026 Campus Internship - Digital Innovation – Cross-functional (Ph.D)

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has exciting opportunities for PhD scientists and engineers interested in a digital internship in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or other locations in North America, hybrid or remote. You will be aligned to one of Dow’s key functions - Research and Development (R&D), Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Operations/Manufacturing & Engineering (M&E), Commercial, Information Systems (IS), or Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).

We are seeking candidates who have expertise in computer science, analytics, machine learning, and/or other dimensions of data sciences, in addition to expertise in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, polymer science, theoretical modeling, operations management, industrial engineering, and/or other related disciplines. As a digital intern, you will be responsible for solving diverse and open-ended problems with the high-level goal to accelerate 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, and supply chain optimization. The specific opportunities, including project type, geography, and timing, are variable.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, Data Science, or other related disciplines.
• Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore reliable transportation (if the internship is in-person) is required.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.000) in current graduate school is preferred.

Skills

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.<