Opportunities in Research & Development (R&D)
In 2009, Dow and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced plans for a multi-million dollar research framework to include the Dow Middle East and Africa R&D Center at the University’s Research Park and Innovation Cluster. Initial research will focus on water processing technologies, later expanding to serve the oil & gas and infrastructure industries.
This state-of-the-art center at KAUST will be part of Dow’s global R&D organization which employs over 7,000 people – all committed to delivering science-based solutions for some of the world’s biggest challenges such as health, energy, climate change, transportation & infrastructure, and sustainable consumption. In 2010, Dow expects to invest US$1.6 billion in R&D to feed an innovation pipeline with a calculated Net Present Value (NPV) of US$28 billion.
Successful candidates can expect to join a company that encourages discovery and creativity, and rewards initiative and excellence. Dow is recognized around the globe as one of the best employers. In the Middle East, Dow has received recognition for “Best Workplace Practices”, “Employer of the Year” and “HR Initiative of the Year”.
The following R&D opportunities are now available in the Middle East:
- Research Specialists (Keyword = KAUST)
- Technical Service & Development Engineers (Keyword = KAUST)
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