Fresh Graduate

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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect 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. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow has a Fresh Graduate Ph.D. Opportunity for a Research Scientist within Emulsions, Blends, Powders (EBP) Product Development team, in our location in Seneffe, Belgium.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, formulating, and testing new products. The Research Scientist will be included in a very diverse team and work with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative solutions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as SME or project leader on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input and deliver results aligned with team deliverables for the purpose of creating value for Dow.
- Scale-up, sample, and commercialize new products by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and functions.
- Keep current with industry and academia by reading the literature, monitoring competition, and attending conferences.
- Draft and submit patent disclosures as appropriate.
- Collaborate with customers and business partners to identify and charter new projects.
- Communicate and appropriately document work in the form of internal reports/presentations and external publications/presentations (when appropriate).
- Maintain safety as a top priority and advocate adherence to safety policies and procedures. Lead team in promotion of best safety practices, habits, and behaviors.

**Qualifications**:

- You have recently acquired your Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or any related discipline.
- You have 0-2 years of experience.
- Experienced in Colloidal Science will be considered as a plus.
- You have experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
- You are fluent in English; French language is a plus.
- You can start between May and July (exact date will be discussed).

Preferred Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to delivers presentations that distil complex ideas and proactively communicates results and progress to technical teams, supervision, management, and business leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to successfully partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds.
- Strong personal skills including time management, written and oral communication, self-direction, and prioritization.

Additional notes
- Legal entitlement through EU citizenship or a valid VISA for working in the project country.

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 and emotional 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.
- 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow


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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on

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