Research Scientist – Gas Treating & Carbon Capture

Dow Chemical; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Research Scientist in Lake Jackson, TX to join its Industrial Solutions Energy Platform. You will lead gas treating and carbon capture related projects, engage with customers, and contribute to business development within a high-performance R&D team.

The role emphasizes process modeling, technoeconomic analysis, and publication of results in journals and conferences, with travel up to 10%. A B.S. in chemical or related field is required, PhD preferred, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience; 5+ preferred.
• U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical process modeling for gas treating plant design.
• Develop expertise in gas treating simulations using ProComp and commercial tools.
• Perform technoeconomic analysis including capital and operating costs.
• Create process design packages using established engineering practices.
• Interface with R&D, technical sales, and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with lab teams for properties and pilot plant work.
• Publish external papers and reports; monitor IP and market trends.
• Undertake safety training and maintain a safety mindset.
• Note: up to 10% travel.

Skills

Vapor-liquid equilibrium

Heat & mass transfer

Gas treating

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS/Plus

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

ProTreat

UNISIM

ProMax

Job description

Dow is seeking a Research Scientist in Lake Jackson, TX to join its Industrial Solutions Energy Platform. You will lead gas treating and carbon capture related projects, engage with customers, and contribute to business development within a high-performance R&D team.

The role emphasizes process modeling, technoeconomic analysis, and publication of results in journals and conferences, with travel up to 10%. A B.S. in chemical or related field is required, PhD preferred, and US work eligibility.