Campus Internship 2024 - R&D New analytical capability development for polymer analysis

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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.

About you and this role

Do you have a passion to deliver innovative solutions for complex scientific problems?

We are looking for you, an ambitious student, currently studying for a Bachelor's or Masters degree, who is interested in an internship opportunity in Analytical Science at our core R&D department within the project: Identification and quantification of micropollutants in wastewater streams.

Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment.

Responsibilities

Many modern materials involving polymeric constituents, e.g., those with hybrid materials, blends/formulations, sustainable and recycled materials are complex. Liquid chromatography separations, such as gradient liquid chromatography (GLC), and in more complex cases, two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2DLC) play key role in for the detailed characterization to help design and development of new materials. Although number of detection techniques are available to determine chemical composition (e.g., NMR, FTIR), some cannot be used with GLC or 2DLC due to solvent interferences, sensitivity or time-scale mismatch limiting the applicability of separation techniques to solve characterization challenges.

In current project, we aim to first develop fraction collection methodologies for a 2DLC experiments of complex polymer samples of various types with the subsequent analyses by suitable chemically sensitive detection techniques for identification and composition determination. Particularly, Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectroscopy (PyGC-MS) will be explored. The researcher will be able to modify and develop new GLC, 2DLC and PyGC-MS methods for polymer analyses and acquire practical knowledge on the state-of-the-art analytical instrumentations. The project will provide excellent learning opportunity in handling and combining data from different analytical techniques and to interact with diverse R&D team as the results will be required to be communicated via project meetings, reports, and the presentations.
You will work in a diverse and inclusive environment in one of the Dow Analytical Sciences labs. Working in our lab, provides you with an opportunity to directly impact the sustainability footprint and efficiency of many of our production processes and the development of new products for our company.

Qualifications

* You are currently studying for a bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical or equivalent in Analytical Sciences.
* You have a good working knowledge of English.

Additional notes

* You will gain practical experience and develop valuable skills in various digital domains. This exposure can help you understand industry trends, best practices, and the specific challenges and opportunities within the digital landscape.
* Network - you will have the chance to connect and collaborate with professionals in your field of interest, build relationships with experienced individuals to open doors to future job opportunities, mentorship, and valuable industry connections.
* Find Mentors - certain individuals can help guide you through your internship and expose you to opportunities.
* You can start in August/ September

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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