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

About the role

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, and 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 and Sustainability (EHS&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 engineering, materials science, chemistry, polymer science, theoretical modeling, operations management, 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse and open-ended problems to accelerate the digital evolution of Dow.
• Improve the ability for development scientists to predict formulation properties.
• Bring additional efficiency to manufacturing processes.
• Uplift R&D software to modern platforms.
• Perform advanced planning & scheduling optimization.
• Work with domain experts to deliver high‑priority projects.
• Develop expertise as an industrial researcher.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on chemical, material, and industrial‑related problems.
• Contribute to product and process research, application development, operations improvements, safety, sustainability, and supply chain optimization.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be eligible to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location.

Qualifications

• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in current graduate school.

Skills

• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in leveraging automation and digital tools to adopt emerging technologies; ability to critically assess information and make data‑grounded decisions.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong adaptability, learning agility, analytical and problem‑solving abilities for diverse, open‑ended challenges.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Innovation and Technology Integration: Skills in ideation, innovation, and integrating innovative technologies into practice.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities across Dow teams and functions.
• Safety Mindset: Strong commitment to safety, a core pillar of Dow’s culture.
• Business and Customer Value Orientation: Understanding of business needs and customer focus to drive initiatives that deliver value.