Summer PhD Intern/Co-op - Chemical Engineering (2026)

Reference #: JR-2025-18835

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the world in positive ways every day. We provide essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns, and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels, and chemicals. We had fiscal sales of 12.1 billion

from operations in more than 50 countries.

More than 21,000+ passionate, talented, and committed employees from a diverse group of backgrounds are driven to build innovative solutions that benefit the environment, and address the challenges facing our customers, communities, and the world.

Job Description and Qualifications

Air Products is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our Sustainability Modeling & Optimization team within Computational Technology. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in sustainability and optimization, focusing on industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement advanced computational models to optimize sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability metrics into existing processes. Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities for improving environmental performance. Conduct simulations and scenario analyses to support decision-making in sustainability projects. Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Enrolled currently in a PhD program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Strong background in computational modeling, optimization techniques, and data analysis. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with sustainability assessments and life cycle analysis. Familiarity with industrial processes and environmental regulations. Prior internship or research experience in a related field.

Locations (Potential) - You Must Be Willing to Relocate to the Following Location(s):

PA-Allentown

Application Instructions:

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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