Early-Career PhD Scientist & Engineer, R&D

Dow

Collegeville (PA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay
Bonus opportunity
Stock purchase program
Wellbeing portal
On-site fitness
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Employee discounts
Meal subsidies
Transportation allowance

Job summary

Dow seeks new graduate PhD and post-doc scientists and engineers for opportunities in Research and Development and other functions across North America, including Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania. You will solve open-ended problems, advance technologies, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals.

As part of the Early Career Program you will collaborate across teams, develop broad technical skills, and gain industrial researcher experience. Eligible candidates must have PhD and graduation by 2027.

Qualifications

  • PhD required in a relevant science or engineering field.
  • Graduation date no later than November 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Solve diverse, open-ended problems and drive initiatives with business value.
  • Collaborate across Dow teams to apply innovative technologies and contribute to sustainability goals.

Skills

Problem-Solving
Technical Skills
Innovation & Tech Integration
Collaboration & Teamwork
Safety Mindset
Business & Customer Value

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or related

Job description

Dow seeks new graduate PhD and post-doc scientists and engineers for opportunities in Research and Development and other functions across North America, including Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania. You will solve open-ended problems, advance technologies, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals.

As part of the Early Career Program you will collaborate across teams, develop broad technical skills, and gain industrial researcher experience. Eligible candidates must have PhD and graduation by 2027.

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