Campus graduate: Research Assignment Program-Technical Service & Development (TS&D)

　　At a glance

　　Position:Campus graduate: Research Assignment Program-Technical Service & Development (TS&D)

　　Primary locationSeneffe (BEL), Belgium

　　Schedule:Full time

　　Date Posted:01/26/2024

　　Job Number:R2045129

　　At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

　　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

　　We are looking for the brightest minds to join our Research Assignment Program (RAP), providing exciting opportunities for campus graduates to start their career by exploring different areas of industrial Research and Development in a leading materials science company during a 21-month rotational program.

　　You will start with a 9-month assignment in your initial location (Seneffe, Belgium), followed by a 12-month rotation across various Dow businesses and potentially other EU locations, where you will engage in two additional 6-month projects. You will be joining the Technical Service & Development (TS&D) team within the Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business, focusing on Industrial Coatings, specifically Paper Coatings – collaborating with TS&D scientists who are passionate about building great customer relationships and collaborate on projects to deliver innovative solutions. Crafted for your future career development, the program provides valuable experience, skills, and an extensive network, along with access to resources, workshops, and tools to foster continuous learning and support your career growth. At the end of the program, you will come back to your base location (Seneffe) as a Senior Technical Service & Development Specialist.

　　Do you see yourself engaging in business-driven research leading to new and/or improved solutions that have a global impact? Then let's explore if we're a good fit for each other.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assess and validate innovations from product development to customer implementation.

　　Provide technical expertise to existing customers in Paper Coating to support the commercialization and sales of sustainable barrier coatings for paper packaging applications aiming at eliminating single-use plastic packaging and hereby reducing waste generation.

　　Conduct experiments & generate data in the laboratory to design new products and solutions.

　　Collaborate with our marketing and sales teams to expand business in barrier coatings for paper packaging applications.

　　Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing colleagues.

　　Explore opportunities for role expansion and the development of expertise to become a subject matter expert.

　　Participate in technical associations and industry meetings, as well as collaborate with universities and research institutes.

　　Qualifications

　　A recent Ph.D. graduate in Chemistry, Materials or Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Coatings Technology or any related fields with a focus on chemistry, coatings and formulation technology, paper packaging, chemical processes, polymer characterization and sustainability

　　Less than 1 year of experience

　　Fluency in English

　　Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

　　Creativity and commitment to achieve desired results.

　　Methodical approach, and strategic prioritization to boost project success.

　　Willingness to relocate nationally and internationally within the first 21 months at Dow

　　Preferred Skills

　　Proficiency in additional languages, such as German and French.

　　Passion for multiple aspects of chemistry, engineering and materials-based research that are on the cutting edge of innovation.

　　Willing to collaborate in a diverse environment with colleagues from around the world.

　　Keen interest in commitment to customer interaction and the delivery of innovative solutions to drive growth for both the customer and Dow's business.

　　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

　　Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.

　　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 onwww.dow.com.