Research Scientist

At Dow, we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety to our customers, employees, and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions, reflecting the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength.

We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries, and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

About this role

We have exciting opportunities for new graduate PhD scientists who are interested in a career in Research & Development at our Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site. As a PhD scientist, you will work with a cross-functional team and use measurement science to address analytical challenges and provide technical support for plant operations and optimization.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement measurement science approaches like separation science (e.g., gas chromatography and hyphenated techniques) to accelerate delivery on high-priority projects. Lab experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Data Science, or other science-related discipline is required.
• New graduates, those that expect to graduate by December 2025, and post-doctoral candidates should apply.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company support or sponsorship.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 is preferred.

Benefits

We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of your life, including your pay, health, life, future, and 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, and emotional wellbeing, 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies: 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.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration, and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting our website.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career.