Intern position at the Sekisui Chemical Corporate Research Center located in Tsukuba Japan (about 50-60 minutes by train from Tokyo)

Requirements:

• Masters level program or above and/or have a Masters degree or above
• Must be in good standing at the University during the Internship
• Program is approximately 6 months in length
• Program will start in late January 2019 (flexible based upon Intern conditions, etc.)
• A salary is not paid (due to Japanese government visa rules)
• Housing in Tsukuba Japan area is provided by Sekisui Chemical
• Interns are given a pre-paid meal card (provided by Sekisui Chemical) that allows them to eat at our company cafeteria for Lunch and dinner on weekdays
• Pre-approved flight subsidy and luggage subsidy provided by Sekisui Chemical
• Transportation fee for commuting from Intern's apartment in the Tsukuba area to the Corporate Research Center labs is covered by Sekisui Chemical
• Health Insurance is not provided by Sekisui Chemical. Intern must have their own medical and other types of insurance
• Areas of potential research are: catalysis, fermentation, bio-chemicals, advanced materials, alternative energy, batteries, R2R, film materials, bio-materials, etc.

Applicants should send the following to:

William Clark (clark@sekisui.com)

Senior Advisor to the President

North America & Europe - Business & R&D Development

Sekisui Chemical Co.

Tokyo Japan

• resume
• reason for applying
• explanation of skills, experience with lab equipment, etc.
• recommendations
• areas of potential research interest