Graduate R&D Scientist & Engineer (PhD)

Dow Inc.; Vassar (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow Inc. invites PhD scientists and engineers for early career opportunities across R&D, Manufacturing & Engineering, ISC, and IS aligned with Dow business units in North America. You will tackle open-ended problems, drive initiatives that create business and customer value, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals.

The program offers broad technical development, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to innovative technologies in a supportive culture emphasizing safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with graduation by Nov 2027.
• Eligible to comply with U.S. export control laws.
• Post-doc or early career professional with limited experience (≤3 years).

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse, open-ended problems and drive initiatives with business value.
• Develop broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher.
• Collaborate across Dow teams and functions to apply innovative technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Innovation

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Business/value focus

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Eng, Materials Science, Polymer Science, CS, Math/Stats, Data Science or related discipline

Job description

Dow Inc. invites PhD scientists and engineers for early career opportunities across R&D, Manufacturing & Engineering, ISC, and IS aligned with Dow business units in North America. You will tackle open-ended problems, drive initiatives that create business and customer value, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals.

The program offers broad technical development, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to innovative technologies in a supportive culture emphasizing safety and integrity.