Life Cycle Assessment PhD

We are inviting applications from PhD level environmental scientists who specialize in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to work in Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (ESS) as part of P&G’s Global Product Stewardship (GPS) organization located in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. 

 

ESS is a functional organization responsible for broadly supporting the environmental safety and sustainability programs for the Company. It is part of a product safety and sustainability organization of over 500 professionals globally. P&G has an exceptional history of leading the development of applied environmental science, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Founded in 1962, the Environmental Safety Department (ESD) has led development of environmental fate testing, exposure modeling, environmental effects and life cycle assessment methodologies. P&G is a founding organization and charter member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and works frequently with government, academic, industry and non-governmental organizations to advance environmental safety and sustainability sciences. The environmental function publishes frequently with more than 800 publications in the peer reviewed literature since its inception.

 

Today, the key missions of ESS are:

    * Building and maintaining technical capability in key environmental expertise areas such as life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental fate and effects assessment and environmental risk assessment.

    * Guiding and supporting P&G business categories, new technologies and innovation initiatives.

    * Contributing to the development and implementation of P&G’s overall strategy for environmental sustainability.

    * Leveraging expertise to facilitate external to P&G activities that build and protect corporate reputation and enable responsible growth and innovation.

 

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

 

•        PhD degree in environmental science or engineering, with in-depth experience in the latest approaches and methodologies in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) (Sigma Pro, OpenLCA, TEAM, and Gabi platforms). Experience and knowledge of the latest development of methods and approaches in the LCA field is highly desired.

•        Leadership experience in leveraging LCA for complex sustainability reviews in an industrial, government, and/or academic setting. Knowledge in life cycled based sustainability metrices and measures would be a plus.

•        Strong passion in championing life cycle approaches and thinking with internal and external stakeholders.

•        Strong communication and partnership skills to enable seamless collaboration with customers and stakeholders inside and outside the Company.

 

The successful candidate will join a team of LCA scientists and practitioners and will be expected to collaborate effectively with others to advance technical and business initiatives.

 

P&G provides exciting opportunities to leverage environmental expertise to guide technology innovations to deliver challenging environmental stewardship and sustainability goals.  P&G is a leading company in the consumer products sector that markets iconic brands such as Tide and Ariel detergents, Downy and Lenor fabric conditioners, Crest toothpaste, Olay skin care, Gillette blades and razors and Pampers baby diapers.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

 

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the particular qualifications of the individual.

 

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

 

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.