2025 FIRST Conference - PhD

Job Location

Mason

Job Description

The FIRST Conference is a unique recruitment opportunity that will be hosted April 6 – 9, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. FIRST is Procter & Gamble’s premier recruiting program for outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral scientists and engineers. The FIRST Program is your opportunity to showcase your research through technical presentations while engaging in technical discussions with P&G’s senior managers and technologists. You will have the opportunity to experience the wide range of exciting research careers at P&G, network with successful scientists and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of cultural and workforce diversities. You will learn how P&G invests in basic and applied research that ultimately brings superior innovation to the marketplace.

The Program is designed to give top students immersive experiences in a culture where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking are valued and included to make a meaningful impact from Day 1. Our desire is to attract the broadest pool of top candidates for this program. Everyone is welcome to apply. Students that identify with historically underrepresented groups, including, but not limited to, female and/or Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races are strongly encouraged to apply.

Participants could leave this conference with an opportunity for an on-site interview and future employment at P&G. All travel expenses and hotel accommodations costs will be paid by P&G.

Job Qualifications

Who Should Attend?

Applicants who expect to receive a doctoral degree within 0-12 months.

Postdoctoral researchers are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The FIRST Conference is primarily intended for doctoral and postdoctoral scientists from STEM disciplines who want to learn more about industrial research careers. We strongly encourage scientists to apply. All qualified candidates will also be considered for participation. For maximum individual benefit, a limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate.

All interested candidates must be seeking / possess a PhD degree in a STEM field such as Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Biomedical, Computer), Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Bio, Analytical, Physical), Life Sciences (Biology, Biomedical, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, toxicology, pharmacology), Data Science, or Statistics.

How Do I Apply?

Applicants are evaluated on a rolling admissions basis. Please provide as attachments:

What P&G offers:

A competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexibility – every employee is an individual with different needs for managing life at home and time at work. We’ll partner to develop a way of working that meets yours and the company’s needs.

Impactful work – we thrive on serving the needs of the diverse consumers and that means developing innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems.

Ownership from Day 1 – we will assign you an initial project and you will be accountable for results from the beginning.

Continuous mentorship – we will provide both formal training as well as day-to-day coaching from your manager and other key stakeholders.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000118979

Job Segmentation

Recent Grads/Entry Level - Campus (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$135,000.00 - $143,000.00 / year