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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.\nAre 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.\nOur 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!\nPPG 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.\nWe conduct Research and Development activities in areas such as:\nPolymer synthesis and formulation of both organic and inorganic materials for coatings applications and beyond. \nAnalytical testing of developmental materials and commercial products, including customer and regulatory-related work. \nDesign and development for future trends in the application of liquid, powder and solid coatings. Including automation, robotics and sensing ‘smart’ systems. \nCorrosion science, surface chemistry, and electrochemistry. \nNew products/technologies aligned with mega-trends for circular economy, electrification and sustainable energy trends\nDevelopment of high-performance adhesives, sealants, and thermal management solutions. \nInterfacial and Materials Science including surface characterizations. \nApplication of computational chemistry and advanced modeling techniques in complex systems\nMaterials science, including the ability to synthesize, formulate, and engineer specialty coatings and materials for use in high-yield, customer-centric manufacturing processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nFind solutions through knowledge of appropriate scientific, experimental, and statistical methods. \nInitiate and champion major projects, as well as conceive and develop theories through application of advanced specialized scientific knowledge. \nPlanning, directing, coordinating, and conducting the experimental work vital to meet project goals and objectives in developing new products for the marketplace. \nProactively provide technical support for commercialized products\nConvey science and technological features to diverse, global partners. \nQualifications\nA Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics\nCompetency in searching and interpreting literature while cognizant of competitor technology and intellectual property\nExperience leading job specific aspects of multiple projects and project teams, including directly supervising work of other team members\nPreferred Skill: industrial experience in a scientific field\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough 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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. 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.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\nPPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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. \nOur employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 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