R&D Industrial Placement (Marine and Biofouling)

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s 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. We’re 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. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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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.
You will work in an international team, reporting to a project leader
You will work on a defined project or subject
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

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

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.
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