Job Posting for Applied Statistician at Dow Chemical ...

["Sweeney, Jeff (JD)" <JDSweeney@dow.com> (by way of James L Rosenberger <JLR@stat.psu.edu>)]

The Dow Chemical Company is seeking an Applied Statistician
within Research & Development, North America.  Please circulate
this notice to anyone within your programs who may be interested. 
Details are as follows:

Applied Statistician, The Dow Chemical Company

JOB OVERVIEW: 
Engineering & Process Sciences
within Dow Research & Development (R&D) is seeking an Applied
Statistician in the Process Optimization group.  Statistics is
widely used throughout Dow Chemical in order to make the best use of data
not only to enhance the decision-making process but also to help
troubleshoot and better optimize current processes.  This role will
require broad problem-solving capabilities through collaboration with
various parts of Dow (from manufacturing, R&D to commercial). 
The applicant will need to be capable of managing multiple projects in
parallel to successfully implement statistical tools in various project
areas.  The applicant must also possess the ability to explain
highly technical information in a very easily understandable
manner.  

Key job responsibilities include:

1. Support & promote the application of sound experimental design strategies and statistical data analysis techniques within R&D & High-throughput (HTP) applications.
2. Enhance, promote & revitalize the uses of sound statistical methods within other non-R&D areas of Dow.
3. Identify value-creation opportunities for the application of statistics.

Education/certification
requirements: 
Advance degree in statistics, applied
statistics or related field required.  Background and experience
with statistical software(s) is required (experience with JMP is a plus).
Some background or knowledge of Six Sigma is suggested but not
required.

If interested, apply for this position using the instructions
below:

• Click on http://www.dow.com/careers/jobs/prof_na.htm
• Find "Applied Statistician - Engineering & Process Sciences R&D - Process Optimization" in the Job List
• Click on the job title to display the job description and qualifications

Click the "Apply Online"
button on the upper right to be directed through the online application
process