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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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Ph.D. Graduate Student Internships in the Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) division of Evonik Corporation in various locations within the United States. You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. This is a 12 week full-time paid internship opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects including literature survey and experimental result analysis to define current state of the art
• Devise safe experimental procedures by performing job safety analysis and supporting hazard reviews. Participate in safety programs on site.
• Write up research results and present results through internal seminar.
• Assist in developing potential areas of research focused on decarbonization and sustainability.
• Collaborative working including building contacts within Evonik across global teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• A current graduate student in a Ph.D. program within a science or engineering department such as: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, etc.
• Research experience in the field of carbon capture is preferred. Candidates with experience in point-source amine based carbon capture are highly desired.
• Ability to develop research objectives and carry out individual and/or collaborative projects while planning and prioritizing work in order to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A letter of approval from your Ph.D. advisor and University, if necessary

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join one of the leading specialty chemical companies in the world. Headquartered in Germany with production plants in 26 locations and active in over 100 countries, your future Evonik career gives you opportunities all over the world.
• This internship will help you develop your expertise in research and make contacts which could lead to future employment opportunities.
• An additional stipend will be provided to help with relocation and housing costs to the site