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https://dow.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/Seneffe-BEL/XMLNAME--Campus-2023--R-D-Internship_R2038652Description de l'offre
Qualifications
You are currently studying for a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Chemistry and/or Materials Science.
You are rigorous, an excellent lab worker, hands-on oriented, as well as a good team player. Autonomy and flexibility are expected.
You have a good working knowledge of English (the working environment is French and English speaking).
This offer is not limited to graduation year students, more junior candidates will also be considered, based on talents and competencies.
You can start between February and May 2023 for a period of 4-6 months (exact timing to be discussed).
Complément d'information
Research & Development Internship – Improved silicone emulsions for optimized coatings
We are looking for you, an ambitious master’s student (m/f), to support our Dow Silicones business by doing an internship project in improved silicone emulsions for optimized coatings, for our location in Seneffe, Belgium.
Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment.
The department that will welcome you is developing innovative silicone coatings that are used throughout the world to provide a release (anti-stick) and hydrophobic properties to paper and film substrates in many applications. More information about Dow silicone technology for release coatings can be found at: https://consumer.dow.com/en-us/industry/ind-films-tapes-release-liners.html
Project description
We are continuously striving to expand the capabilities of our coatings, and this project aims at the optimization of silicone emulsions used for example in the manufacturing of bakery papers.
The project will focus on the development and optimization of new silicone emulsions for implementation in faster-speed industrial coating processes.
The work will involve:
1/ Preparation of aqueous silicone emulsions (formulation)
2/ Characterization of the emulsions
3/ Coating on different substrates
4/ Application testing & performance measurements.
During the stay, the intern will be interacting with experts from mainly Product Development but also Technical Service and Analytical.
Dow’s internships offer you the opportunity to:
Gain hands-on experience in silicone chemistry, formulation, emulsions, coatings, and application tests.
Work with some of the best scientists and technicians to test/develop/formulate/ silicone emulsions.
Explore Career Opportunities – by working in the field you have chosen, you will receive an inside look at your potential career path
Network – meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future
Application process
After we have received your application, please consider that it will take a few weeks to go through every letter and CV received. If we want to learn more about your background and skills, we will be in touch with you.
Have we sparked your interest? Let’s continue the conversation! Apply and we’ll be in touch with you.
Personne de contact
Nom :Teja Bajde
Email :feuhrta@dow.com