2023 Dupont Gold Program Ph.d. Campus Graduate – Research & Development

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers in this global pandemic.
If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!
WHY JOIN US?
Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!
Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.
Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
DuPont invites doctoral and postdoctoral scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) who are interested in a career in Research & Development in DuPont to apply to our GOLD program.
The DuPont GOLD (Growth Opportunities Leading in Diversity) program supports DuPont’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by:

• Exposing doctoral and postdoctoral scientists and engineers to science and innovation at DuPont
• Expanding DuPont’s recruiting efforts to strengthen workforce diversity
• Supporting the pipeline of graduate students from underrepresented groups through mentoring and professional development

DuPont has been sponsoring and hosting a one-day seminar series and oral presentation competition at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) annual conference since 2019.
2023 GOLD program details:

• Selected participants will give an oral presentation, competing to win $1,000 and a guaranteed interview with a DuPont recruiter
• Additional information can be found at https://www.dupont.com/careers At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers in this global pandemic.
• Applications will be accepted through the end of June 2023
• The theme for this year’s competition is “Inspired for Global Transformation”
• Each participant will be matched with a DuPont mentor and have the opportunity to network with DuPont scientists and engineers
• The seminar competition will be held in person on Monday, September 11th, 2023 in New Orleans, LA

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!
WHY JOIN US?
Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!
Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.
Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
DuPont invites doctoral and postdoctoral scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) who are interested in a career in Research & Development in DuPont to apply to our GOLD program.
The DuPont GOLD (Growth Opportunities Leading in Diversity) program supports DuPont’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by:

• Expanding DuPont’s recruiting efforts to strengthen workforce diversity
• Supporting the pipeline of graduate students from underrepresented groups through mentoring and professional development
• Exposing doctoral and postdoctoral scientists and engineers to science and innovation at DuPont

DuPont has been sponsoring and hosting a one-day seminar series and oral presentation competition at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) annual conference since 2019.
2023 GOLD program details:

• Each participant will be matched with a DuPont mentor and have the opportunity to network with DuPont scientists and engineers
• The seminar competition will be held in person on Monday, September 11th, 2023 in New Orleans, LA
• Applications will be accepted through the end of June 2023
• Selected participants will give an oral presentation, competing to win $1,000 and a guaranteed interview with a DuPont recruiter
• Additional information can be found at https://www.dupont.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion/about-the-gold-program.html
• The theme for this year’s competition is “Inspired for Global Transformation”

Interested applicants should apply for this job post and submit the following to [email protected]:

• Resume, including but not limited to research experience, list of publications/patents, and outreach or volunteering activities
• Abstract (up to 500 words)
• Research summary (up to 1,000 words)

To be considered for the GOLD program, applicants must:

• Obtain Ph.D. by Fall 2024, or no more than 3 years post-graduation (those not graduating by Fall 2024 will only be considered for mentoring)
• Have proficiency in data analysis & basic statistics skills (%error, standard deviation, etc.)
• Be pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry, material science, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, ceramics engineering, materials engineering, data science, electrical engineering, or closely related fields
• Have a bachelor’s Degree in science (i.e., chemistry, material science, physics) or in engineering (i.e. mechanical, chemical, petroleum, polymer, ceramics, materials, data science, electrical)
• Have the ability to follow standard operating procedures and work safely
• Possess excellent communication skills and effective teamwork skills
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and the ability to learn new systems quickly is required
• Have strong organizational skills
• Be independent, self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking
• Have experience in one of these fields: organic synthesis (small molecule or polymer), analytical chemistry, polymer science, computational chemistry, inorganic chemistry, colloidal science and interfacial phenomena, materials science, electrochemistry, catalysis, polymer engineering, materials mechanical testing, rheology, computational material science, material properties modeling, or material scale-up and processing, polymer processing, semiconductor processing, process engineering, mmw and RF antenna design and characterization, metrology, metallurgy, electron microscopy, condensed and soft matter physics, semiconductor device, and physics, high-speed high frequency, nano and microfabrication, thermal modeling, Computational fluid dynamics, ceramic synthesis, formulation, machine learning for materials or other relevant material development fields

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The Pay range for this role is $91,560.00 - $143,880.00 Annual
How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.