R&D Intern

AkzoNobel Netherlands
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R&D Intern Color

Our R&D teams focus on developing new technologies to grow and innovate our paints & coating businesses throughout the world. The colors we choose to surround ourselves with can play an important role in maintaining our overall mental well-being. Our paint brands offer thousands of color choices. To be able to produce this kaleidoscope of hues and shades in all our paints requires high technological capabilities and smart digital solutions.

Our internships offer a variety of research topics in the field of Colorimetry which can be seen as a mix of physics, chemistry, mathemathics and IT.

 

Organisation:

•    You will work in an international team, reporting to a project leader
•    You will work on a defined project or subject
•    The team focuses on the development of color recipes for coatings in multiple BU’s such as decorative paints, coil coatings, powder coatings, vehicle refinishes and aerospace on a global level

 

 

Wat will you do:
•    Develop scientific insights to understand the world of color/colorimetry
•    Opportunities to design, execute and present your own project(s)
•    Validate theoretical models through practical examples
•    Contribute to multifunctional color related projects

 

Job requirements:

  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Studies
  • Strong communication skills and a good command of English (Dutch is a plus)
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn about coatings and colorimetry
  • Motivated team player with a results-driven and problem-solving mindset, both within a team and towards internal stakeholders
  • Open and positive attitude, willing to ask questions and challenge existing approaches
  • Preferably experience with IT-related topics such as databases, software development, programming, and testing
  • Interest in Python or similiar software
  • Available for an internship duration of 9 to 12 month

 

 

 

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 applicable. In 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.

Requisition ID: 51659 

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