At the center of our corporate strategy is innovation. We are always building the Air Products of tomorrow, and seeking the next generation of achievers.
In technology that means finding people with the skills, the knowledge, and the creative spark to move us forward. One way we do that is through our Ph.D. Career Development Program.
The program is offered to recent Ph.D. graduates or post-doctoral candidates in science and engineering. It consists of up to three rotational assignments (selected by the participant, lasting approximately one year each) in areas that complement our strengths or expand our skills. As such, the program provides a unique opportunity for highly qualified people to gain insight into our corporate culture while playing an active role in shaping their careers.
Research Opportunities
A broad spectrum of research opportunities is available. These range from fundamental materials research to the development of highly innovative, top-priority processes and products. As a member of the program, you will have the chance to work across all areas of product development (strategic market analysis, new materials synthesis, scale-up, and process optimization) and to determine which area of the company is right for you.
You will master important skills as a participant the Ph.D. Career Development Program. They include:
- Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
- Reactor Engineering
- Advanced separation technology
- Simulation and modeling
- Electrochemical engineering
- Energy sciences, including large power systems
- Materials Science and Chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Synthetic organic and fluorination chemistry
- Polymer physics and synthesis
- General materials science
Two graphics show how these opportunities fit together.
Research Opportunities: Engineering—Disciplines and Activities (PDF, 36K)
Research Opportunities: Materials Science and Chemistry (PDF, 36K)
And many more . . . You can access a comprehensive description of our core businesses and research areas at our Technology homepage.
Ph.D. CDP Spotlight
Proactive career development is at the heart of the Ph.D. CDP program. Participants are encouraged to explore a multitude of opportunities while building the foundation for a meaningful career. Listed below are examples of the types of career paths being explored by some of our current Ph.D. CDPs:
First Rotation
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 Maria
Ph.D. Physics University of Florida
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Materials Science and Engineering Department
Cornell University
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Maria works with the study of charge transport properties in conducting polymers for use in flexible electronics.
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 Charlie
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering PurdueUniversity
CDP Assignment: Computational Modeling Center
Charlie works with molecular modeling from atomistic (quantum level) to meso-scale (classical level) applied across technologies at Air Products.
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 Ganesh
Ph.D. Chemistry The University of Texas at Austin
CDP Assignment: Global AnalyticalSciences / Materials Research Center
Ganesh works with the photoelectrochemical generation of hydrogen.
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Second Rotation
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 Fabrice
Ph.D. Physics University of Paris X1 - Orsay
Research Scientist
Agere Systems (Bell Labs)
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Electrical Engineering Department
Princeton University
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Fabrice worked with the fundamental investigation of conducting polymers for hole-injection layer.
CDP Assignment: Global Analytical Sciences
Fabrice now works with the investigation of hole-injection layer and low-k dielectric materials for organic electronic applications.
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 Bing
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering Northwestern University
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Bing worked with the fundamental research of conductive polymers for optoelectronic applications.
CDP Assignment: Electronics / Performance Materials
Bing now works with new product development of electronic specialty materials used in semiconductor industry.
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 Mike
Ph.D. Chemistry Princeton University
CDP Assignment: Global Analytical Sciences
Mike worked with high throughput experimentation for printable organic electronics, nanomaterials and epoxy additives.
CDP Assignment: Electronics / Performance Materials
Mike now works with the development of novel latent curing agents for thermoset applications.
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Third Rotation
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 Henry
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering University of Delaware
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Henry worked with composite membranes for hydrogen and methanol fuel cells—examples include grafted polysulfone, sulfonated metal oxides, solid acid-Nafion composites.
CDP Assignment: Tonnage Gas, Energy and Equipment
Henry worked with steam-methane reforming plant process engineering—productivity initiatives, implementation of HyCO R&D ideas, efficient operations.
CDP Assignment: Tonnage Gas, Energy and Equipment
Henry now works with large separations process engineering—efficiency improvement projects, engineering support, locate "lost" molecules.
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 Cecilia
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Princeton University
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Cecilia worked with photodefinable organic and inorganic low-k polymer films for liquid crystal displays.
CDP Assignment: Merchant Gases
Cecilia worked with commercialization of new applications for the foods market.
CDP Assignment: Healthcare
Cecilia now works with early business development for new medical applications.
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 Erin
Ph.D. Chemistry Northwestern University
CDP Assignment: Materials Research Center
Erin worked with advanced electrolytes for lithium ion batteries.
CDP Assignment: Process and Separations Technology Center
Erin developed new materials for adsorption processes.
CDP Assignment: Tonnage Gas, Energy and Equipment
Erin now works with new technology assessment and development for the energy platform.
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