Early Career Scientist & Engineer (PhD/Postdoc)

Dow

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

34 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunity
401(k) plan
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Wellbeing program
Employee training

Job summary

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for early-career roles across R&D, Manufacturing & Engineering, ISC, and IS in North America. You will solve open-ended problems, drive business value, and contribute to intellectual capital while collaborating across Dow teams.

Ideal candidates have a PhD with graduation by Nov 2027, a strong safety mindset, and a passion for applying science and technology to real-world challenges in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline.
  • Graduation date no later than November 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Solve diverse and open-ended problems within Dow's R&D and M&E environments.
  • Drive initiatives that provide business and customer value and contribute to intellectual capital.
  • Collaborate across Dow teams and functions to incorporate innovative technologies into practice.

Skills

Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Collaboration
Safety Mindset
Business Focus

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related
Graduation by Nov 2027

Job description

Dow is seeking PhD scientists and engineers for early-career roles across R&D, Manufacturing & Engineering, ISC, and IS in North America. You will solve open-ended problems, drive business value, and contribute to intellectual capital while collaborating across Dow teams.

Ideal candidates have a PhD with graduation by Nov 2027, a strong safety mindset, and a passion for applying science and technology to real-world challenges in a dynamic corporate environment.

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