2027 Research & Development PhD Program

2027 Research & Development PhD Graduate Program

PPG Industries

Pittsburgh PA

At PPG innovation is not just a process but the core of everything we do. As a global leader in paints coatings and specialty materials we are continually pushing the boundaries of technology to create breakthrough solutions that transform the market and improve everyday life.

Are you a recent Ph.D. graduate ready to work in an engaging opportunity-rich environment If so we invite you to begin your fulfilling industrial career at PPG. Here your contributions go beyond the lab translating into tangible innovations that redefine the marketplace.

Our Core R&D facility located in Allison Park serves as the cradle of creativity where scientific theories turn into commercialized products. Embark on a journey where your passion meets our innovation. Begin your extraordinary career with PPG today!

PPG is a paints coatings and specialty materials leader serving a number of diverse customer markets such as construction consumer products industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. PPG operates and innovates in more than 75 countries around the globe. Our emphasis is on the development of the latest products and processes and investment in state-of-art manufacturing facilities. We are also focused on profitable global expansion into adjacent and new markets. At the same time we continue to provide customers with the best services and products of the highest quality.

We conduct Research and Development activities in areas such as:

• Polymer synthesis and formulation of both organic and inorganic materials for coatings applications and beyond.
• Analytical testing of developmental materials and commercial products including customer and regulatory-related work.
• Design and development for future trends in the application of liquid powder and solid coatings. Including automation robotics and sensing smart systems.
• Corrosion science surface chemistry and electrochemistry.
• New products/technologies aligned with mega-trends for circular economy electrification and sustainable energy trends
• Development of high-performance adhesives sealants and thermal management solutions.
• Interfacial and Materials Science including surface characterizations.
• Application of computational chemistry and advanced modeling techniques in complex systems
• Materials science including the ability to synthesize formulate and engineer specialty coatings and materials for use in high-yield customer-centric manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Find solutions through knowledge of appropriate scientific experimental and statistical methods.
• Initiate and champion major projects as well as conceive and develop theories through application of advanced specialized scientific knowledge.
• Planning directing coordinating and conducting the experimental work vital to meet project goals and objectives in developing new products for the marketplace.
• Proactively provide technical support for commercialized products
• Convey science and technological features to diverse global partners.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Chemistry Engineering Materials Science or Physics
• Competency in searching and interpreting literature while cognizant of competitor technology and intellectual property
• Experience leading job specific aspects of multiple projects and project teams including directly supervising work of other team members
• Preferred Skill: industrial experience in a scientific field

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation sustainability and color PPG helps customers in industrial transportation consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more visit and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen movefastanddontstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role weidentifyproblems takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontlinethe faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees creates an environment for continuous learning and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race color creed religion national origin age disability status marital status veteran status sexual orientation genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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