Intern R&D - Innovation Expertise Center

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Intern R&D - Innovation Expertise Center

Let's paint a picture of the internship:

Within our Global Coating R&D Department in Sassenheim (Netherlands) we are looking for: Coatings Research 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, and Cuprinol. We develop technologies for Decorative and Industrial products, applied on wood, metal, or wall 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, aerospace, or wind 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 the starting date is the 1st of September 2025.

Please note, that we are looking for multiple interns

What could the internship 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 you need to have to be successful in this Internship?

• On-going study to get a Bachelor/Master’s 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/wall…
• Affinity for research work on new technologies
• Interest in lab work, paint formulations, and other aspects of coatings
• Good communication skills
• Being a Team Player

What do we offer in return?

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level, you will also benefit from:

• Monthly full-time allowance, plus travel work-from-home expenses
• Work experience in an international company
• Various training opportunities to improve your hard and soft skills in the workspace
• Successful interns will be considered for positions within AkzoNobel
• A hands-on learning experience in the field of paint and coatings
• The possibility to write your Bachelor/Master thesis based on your research
• An experience in one of the leading R&D laboratories in coatings

We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Isgar, Talent Acquisition. Send an email to amy.isgar@akzonobel.com