Polymer Informatics PhD Intern

Job Location

MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

Job Description

This is an entry-level role for employees who are developing proficiency in their field. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn from expert professionals in an encouraging environment.

P&G is seeking a Ph.D. intern in Polymer Informatics to improve our tools for polymer discovery. The primary objective is to develop and integrate polymer QSAR models to address data scarcity, facilitate transfer learning, and improve model explainability in polymer research.

Key Goals:

• Develop tooling to enable transfer learning and build explainable models with robust uncertainty quantification.
• Build both project-specific and literature data-based models to support internal polymer discovery initiatives.
• Integrate these models into P&G's infrastructure and demonstrate their application in polymer discovery.

Job Qualifications

Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Sciences, or a related STEM field with strong experience in polymer informatics modeling, including:

• Proven skills in machine learning, QSAR, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with transfer learning and model explainability tools.
• Preferred skills include proficiency with open-source informatics tools, Linux, Python coding, GitHub, and MLOps.
• Strong communication skills for compiling technical reports and delivering presentations.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total Rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000134806

Job Segmentation

Internships (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$55.00 - $61.00 / hour