About the role#
This 12-week paid internship focuses on understanding structure-property relationships in polymeric materials. You will join our Corporate Function R&D team to bridge the gap between materials development and simulation. Your work will involve synthesizing and characterizing polymer systems and comparing experimental data against computational model predictions to support industrial innovation.
What you'll do#
- Synthesize polymer materials with controlled molecular architectures using established methods.
- Perform structural characterization on synthesized materials using relevant analytical techniques.
- Prepare and test materials to evaluate their physical, mechanical, and performance properties.
- Compare experimental results with computational model predictions to assess accuracy and identify areas for refinement.
- Collaborate with experimental polymer scientists and computational modelers in a multidisciplinary environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, or a related field.
- Expertise in a broad range of polymer synthesis and modification techniques.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret laboratory research.
- Experience selecting and using polymer characterization methods such as NMR, SEC/GPC, FTIR, rheology, and thermal analysis.
- Skills in troubleshooting experimental challenges and solving technical problems.
- Experience documenting, analyzing, and communicating scientific data.
- Familiarity with computational approaches like molecular modeling, molecular simulation, coarse-grained modeling, or self-consistent field theory is beneficial.
- Proficiency with Python-based scientific computing and data analysis tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Mason, Ohio (Mason Business and Innovation Center).
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with an onsite requirement of 3-5 days per week.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June to August).
- Employment: Full-time.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It produces items such as soap, candles, and various household brands. The company operates in approximately 70 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It functions as a public organization.
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