PhD Scientist & Engineer – Early Career R&D

Dow Inc.; Upper Darby (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical and life insurance

Retirement program

Employee stock purchase

Wellbeing portal

Paid time off

Job summary

Dow is seeking new graduate PhD and post-doc scientists and engineers for roles in R&D and other functions across North America. You will tackle open-ended problems, drive initiatives delivering business value, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals through collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and graduation by November 2027; a GPA 3.0+ is preferred. The program emphasizes safety, innovation, and societal impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Solve diverse open-ended problems and drive initiatives delivering business value.
• Collaborate across Dow teams and functions to apply innovative technologies.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Skills

Innovation

Collaboration

Safety Mindset

Business Value

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related

Job description

Dow is seeking new graduate PhD and post-doc scientists and engineers for roles in R&D and other functions across North America. You will tackle open-ended problems, drive initiatives delivering business value, and contribute to Dow’s sustainability goals through collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and graduation by November 2027; a GPA 3.0+ is preferred. The program emphasizes safety, innovation, and societal impact.