Vacancies R&D Internship
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Job Location:
Teylingen - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Within our Global R&D Department in Sassenheim (Netherlands) we are looking for:
R&D Interns
Our R&D teams focus on developing new technologies to grow and innovate our coating businesses throughout the world. We support well respected brands like Dulux Sikkens Hammerite Cuprinol and Xyladecor.
We develop technologies for Decorative and Industrial products mainly applied on wood or metal substrates with applications ranging from exterior and interior wood protection (cladding doors and window frames garden fences interior furniture and floors) to corrosion protection in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Our internships offer a wide variety of research topics including polymer chemistry physical chemistry material science formulation and rheology.
The placement can last from 6 to 12 months and starting dates and topics will be defined individually depending on the team where the internship takes place and available projects
What could the job involve
Work on specific research projects for new technologies and/or products in the field of wood or metal coatings
Have the opportunity to design execute and present your own project
Work in the lab on formulation and testing of coating products
Develop scientific insights to understand coating and substrate properties
Work within an international project organization in multi-disciplinary teams
What do we offer
A hands-on learning experience in the field of paint and coatings
An international working environment which is globally oriented
An experience in one of the leading R&D laboratory in coatings
The possibility to write your Bachelor/Master thesis based on your research
An internship allowance of up to 700 /month depending on education level
An accommodation allowance depending on individual situations
What are our requirements
On-going study to get a Bachelor / Master degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Polymer Chemistry / Material science / Formulation
Good knowledge of the English language
Curiosity to learn all about our coatings and ways of protecting wood/metal
Affinity for research work on new technologies
Interest in lab work paint formulations and other aspects of coatings
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team player in the laboratory
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more
