About this talent pool
Looking for an internship starting between January and October 2027, but not seeing any open positions on our website? We then encourage you to sign up for this Dow talent pool. Important - This is NOT an individual job opening. If your profile matches a future internship position, our recruiting team will contact you directly.
About you
We are looking for bachelor's and master's students (m/f) to support our Research & Development teams located in either the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden or the United Kingdom.
Our Research & Development teams contribute to innovative projects in materials science, sustainability, product development, and advanced analytical science. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work on projects that align with your interests and career goals.
Potential domains and responsibilities
- Characterization & Analytical Science: Perform analytical testing on chemical and polymeric materials using advanced techniques to evaluate performance, quality, and structure-property relationships.
- Product Development: Assist in designing, formulating, and testing new materials or concepts through lab experiments, data interpretation, and prototype creation.
- Sustainability & Recycling: Contribute to circularity and recycling initiatives by evaluating sustainable solutions, assessing environmental impact, and supporting process improvements.
- Technical Service & Development (TS&D): Support the development, optimization, and application testing of innovative materials for customer-focused projects and performance evaluations.
- Process R&D: Assist with process optimization, scale-up studies, and pilot-plant activities to support efficient, safe, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- You are currently studying for a bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or related field.
- You have a good working knowledge of English. Other languages like Dutch, French, Italian, and Swedish are considered a plus.
- You are looking to do an internship for 6 to 9 months starting between January and October 2027 (exact timing to be discussed).
- You can legally work in one of the following countries due to EU-citizenship or already obtained student visa: the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden or United Kingdom.
What an internship at Dow offers you:
- Mentorship - Have a buddy assigned to you from day one who is invested in your development and will support you throughout your internship.
- Innovation - Work on real-world challenges and contribute to projects that help shape the future of materials science and sustainability.
- Development - Build technical, problem-solving and communication skills while working alongside highly experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians who teach you the ins and outs of the job.
- Diversity and inclusion - Work with colleagues from all over the world and join our Employee Resource Groups; which organize cultural, networking and learning activities.
- Explore Career Opportunities in Dow - Gain experience within a global company, learn how different teams collaborate, and discover potential career paths at Dow.
