Micro Internship Program Eligibility The GradFUTURES Micro Internship program provides paid, part-time industry internship experience and an opportunity to apply discipline-specific training to interdisciplinary project(s) while working under the direction of an industry mentor. With faculty adviser approval, and in compliance with the Graduate School’s employment policy, Ph.D. students may participate in a paid, external internship/fellowship with a private-sector organization for up to 10 hours per week. International Ph.D. students may be subject to additional limitations based on work authorization. The organization agrees to pay the Ph.D. student directly for hours worked at an hourly rate for the duration of this fellowship/internship. To be eligible, you must have: Faculty Advisor approval Work authorization to work in the United States (International graduate students must meet with their Davis International Center adviser to confirm eligibility) Availability to work Monday through Friday with a flexible 10-hour/week schedule, as mutually agreed upon with the mentor/supervisor The organization below has partnered with the Graduate School to offer micro internship opportunities as follows. Paragon Pure strives to understand the science of nature to create genuine ingredients for delivering natural flavors, succulence and nutrition into wholesome plant-based foods. We are an early stage startup based in Rocky Hill, NJ. (just three miles from Princeton's campus). Our lead product is a novel structured fat system that is healthy due to low saturated fatty acid levels and sustainably sourced from upcycled rice bran. The Soft Materials & Emulsion Scientist/Intern will join a small team of food materials scientists and have ample opportunity to develop and publish innovations. Visit the Paragon Pure website to learn more. Micro-Internships at Paragon Pure Soft Materials & Emulsion Scientist/Micro-Internship (10-hours/week) Key Responsibilities: Lead an external corporate sponsored JDA project involving water-in-oil structured emulsions. Commission the company’s margarine pilot plant for executing emulsion creation and lipid crystallization studies Define, execute and analyze experiments that guide the project toward agreed upon success criteria. Characterize oleogel crystal structures by XRD, small angle scattering, DSC, TGA and other techniques. Ideal timeline June 2023 through December 2023 (with flexibility). Candidate Qualifications: Graduate Student in Chemical & Biological Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science. Ability to translate scientific theory into practical applications and decision-making. Publications or experience with emulsions, surface active ingredients, and controlled crystallization with melts. Interest in food materials science. Interest and passion in improving the taste and performance of vegan foods such as plant-based meats to affect the food system's climate impacts. Apply Now
