Industry/Corporation

Job Summary

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.

Position Summary: 

We are looking for a Ph.D. level experienced environmental scientist/consultant who is excited about working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team as a member of a world-class chemical industry product safety assessment expertise unit with long-standing history and scientific reputation.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated technical leader to lead our research and standards team focused on product sustainability. As the Principal Research Scientist, you will play a critical role in conducting research and analysis to support the development and implementation of sustainability standards and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise, drive innovation, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices in various industries.

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. PRI houses 5 large scientific surveys covering a wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology.

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) is seeking to hire a Technical Sustainability Professional (Official Title: Visiting Scientific Specialist, Technical (entry level) 1021853 or Senior Scientific Specialist, Technical (higher level) 1018252) to collaborate with businesses, manufacturing, and industrial entities as well as municipal agencies, colleges, and universities throughout Illinois to improve sustainability, provide technical assistance in identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions associated with materials, processes, water and