About you and this role - What you would do in this roleDow has exciting opportunities for new graduate
PhD and post-doc scientists and Engineers interested in careers in Research and Development (R&D), as well as in other functions including Manufacturing & Engineering (M&E), Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), and Information Systems (IS) aligned with various business units in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in North America. As a PhD scientist or engineer, you will be responsible for solving diverse and open-ended problems, driving initiatives that provide business and customer value and contribute to intellectual capital, and incorporating innovative technologies into practice. You will have the opportunity to develop broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher, collaborate across Dow teams and functions, and contribute to Dow's business and sustainability goals.
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Required Qualifications:- A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science or other related discipline.
- A graduation date of no later than November 2027.
Preferred Qualifications- A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.000).
Skills:The following skills are necessary:
- Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires PhD scientists and engineers to solve diverse and open-ended problems, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or other related disciplines.
- Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in ideation, innovation, and technology integration.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams and functions, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.
- Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.
Additional notes- Must be eligible to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
- Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
- Candidates should have no more than three (3) years of relevant post doc or full-time work experience post-graduation. This role is part of our Early Career Program and is designed for individuals early in their professional journey.
Benefits - What Dow offers you We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
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