Vacancies Color Intern
About The Position
AkzoNobel’s R&D teams develop technologies to support innovation across its paints and coatings businesses worldwide. This internship focuses on Colorimetry, an interdisciplinary field spanning physics, chemistry, mathematics, and IT. The team develops color recipes for coatings across multiple business units, including decorative paints, coil coatings, powder coatings, vehicle refinishes, and aerospace, on a global level. The intern will join an international team and report to a project leader. They will work on a defined project or subject, with opportunities to develop scientific insights into color and colorimetry, design and present projects, validate theoretical models using practical examples, and contribute to cross-functional color-related projects.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Studies.
- Strong communication skills and a good command of English.
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn about coatings and colorimetry.
- Motivated team player with a results-driven and problem-solving mindset, working both within a team and with internal stakeholders.
- Open and positive attitude, with a willingness to ask questions and challenge existing approaches.
- Available for an internship lasting 9 to 12 months.
Nice To Haves
- Dutch language skills.
- Experience with IT-related topics such as databases, software development, programming, and testing.
- Interest in Python or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Develop scientific insights to understand color and colorimetry.
- Design, execute, and present projects.
- Validate theoretical models through practical examples.
- Contribute to multifunctional color-related projects.
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Career Level
Intern
