PhD Students Seeking Internship Opportunities

About Us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. We are a leader in developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible, and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs. Here, your talent, determination, and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience, and courage—these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words; they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

About You

We're hiring students for summer internship and fall/spring co-op opportunities. If you're currently pursuing a PhD in one of the STEM disciplines below, demonstrate strong academic performance, and bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Biostatistics
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Signal Processing
• Computational Toxicology
• Computation
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Epidemiology
• Geoscience
• Marine/Ocean Engineering
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Modeling
• Naval Architecture
• Operations Research
• Optimization
• Petroleum Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering
• Toxicology

Responsibilities

As a PhD intern or co-op student, you'll contribute to meaningful work—gaining hands-on technical and research experience. You'll work within one of our operations or research facilities, contributing to projects and research that drive real results. Your assignments could include:

• Advanced research initiatives
• Process engineering
• Product development
• Modeling and optimization

Beyond your project work, you'll have the chance to tour facilities, learn from senior leaders, and connect with experienced professionals across the organization. We also host social events that give you the opportunity to build relationships with your cohort, recent graduates, and leaders across ExxonMobil.

Program Details

• Summer internships: ~3 months
• Fall/Spring co-ops: ~4 - 5 months

High-performing interns are prioritized for return internships and, upon graduation, full-time roles in our Early Career Foundation program.

Work Locations

As a PhD intern or co-op student, you'll be placed at one of our facilities in the Houston area or at select U.S. locations. Assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Baytown, Texas
• Beaumont, Texas
• Houston Area (Spring), Texas (Corporate Headquarters)
• Joliet, Illinois
• Mont Belvieu, Texas

Benefits

From day one, you'll receive competitive compensation that reflects the value you bring. As an intern or co-op student, you'll have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Health resources to support your well-being

If you're relocating to join us, we provide support to help you transition smoothly.

Pay

Individual pay will be determined based on various factors including degree/education, discipline, skills, abilities, qualifications, and work experience. For Illinois employment, the expected annual salary range for this position is $90,000 – $145,000 base salary ($/year).