Internship - 2025 PhD Research & Development Intern*

Job Description :

Internship - 2025 PhD Research & Development Intern

The role of PhD Research & Development Intern is intended to start in Summer 2025.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you.

With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment.

This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year. 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Research & Development Intern , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by :

Collaborating with senior researchers on an assigned product / technology development project

Leading and directing assigned project towards advanced technical solutions

Documenting detailed experimental records in 3M electronic laboratory notebooks that can be used for invention submissions and potentially patent applications

Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating experimental results

Collaborating with other R&D functions across 3M that can help advance project. This includes researchers from other groups, analytical chemists, process engineers, and the like

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications :

Currently pursuing a doctoral (PhD) degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

Currently pursuing a doctoral (PhD) degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, polymer science, biomolecular engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Completed a minimum of one (1) year of graduate studies by the start of the internship

Minimum of two five (2-5) years of practical laboratory experience in synthesis of polymers and small molecules, chemical / polymer processing, advanced analytical and materials characterization, vapor coating, nanotechnology, development of sensors, and optical materials

Use of designed experiments and statistical analysis of experimental results

Strong scientific and technical acumen, with demonstrated interest and ability to make connections between science / technology and real-world concerns

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to deal with the ambiguity of early-stage experimentation and flexibility to change direction when unexpected results become available

Demonstrated scientific excellence as evidenced by publications and presentations

Demonstrated leadership and networking skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.