2027 Research & Development PhD Program

About the role

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.

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.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. 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. 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 excellent operators Productive. 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. We compete to win Future-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. We are PPG proud Strong. 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. 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG 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. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.