Job Description:
Internship – Data Science
Role Overview:
To support our Technology Department in the Advanced Materials division, we are looking for an Intern in Data Science. The position is a 6-month internship based at our Advanced Materials Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland.
The internship is available for an immediate start.
This role has been created to support the digital transformation of the Technology Department and contribute to ongoing knowledge management initiatives. We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and eager to apply data science, automation, and AI-related technologies in a multidisciplinary environment.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As an Intern in Data Science, you will be responsible for:
- Compile and analyze experimental data from archived projects to be utilized in data science initiatives
- Build, maintain, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines that acquire, ingest, and process data from multiple sources into the enterprise Generative AI Platform.
- Develop, prototype, and test LLM-based architectures and agentic systems for processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate domain-specific problems into computational solutions, such as retrieval, ranking, and reasoning, in the fields of chemistry and materials science.
- Assist in the automation of manual processes & dashboards.
- Participate in code reviews and agile development cycles.
- Document data processing scripts, data workflows and generate technical reports.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team within Huntsman Advanced Materials, reporting into the Technology Department.
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in data science, digital transformation, and applied AI technologies, who are motivated to learn and contribute in an international, collaborative environment.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree completed or currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or statistics.
- Strong programming skills in Python; JavaScript is a plus.
- Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, and prompt engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud service platforms, such as Azure.
- Basic knowledge of web development frameworks and SQL.
- Basic knowledge of machine learning is a plus.
- Knowledge of chemistry or materials science is a plus.
- Passion to learn and a collaborative mindset.
- Fluent in English.
- A proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and motivation to contribute to digital transformation in a technology-driven environment.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree completed or currently enrolled in a Master’s program in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or statistics
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, and prompt engineering concepts
- Familiarity with cloud service platforms such as Azure
- Basic knowledge of web development frameworks and SQL
- Fluent in English
- JavaScript programming experience
- Basic knowledge of machine learning
- Knowledge of chemistry or materials science
- Passion to learn, collaborative mindset, proactive attitude, and strong communication skills
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
