PhD Students Seeking Full-Time Employment

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

ExxonMobil is based out of the Houston Area in Spring, Texas. We are accepting applications for recent and upcoming university graduates for full-time engineering opportunities across the U.S.

About You

We seek students with who are passionate about what they do and eager to join us in providing solutions to society’s energy needs. PhD Students with strong academic performance in core programs, leadership, and communication skills who have recently graduated, or have an upcoming graduation date with a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Science, or Geosciences are encouraged to apply.

Note: If you are pursuing a PhD degree in a non-technical field, please do not submit to this job posting.

We are looking for candidates who align with our core values:

• Integrity : Be honest and ethical | Do what is right
• Excellence : Hold ourselves to high standards | Be thoughtful, thorough, and disciplined
• Care : Be respectful and inclusive | Look after each other | Contribute to the well-being of our communities and the environment
• Courage : Take initiative and make a difference | Think boldly and act with conviction | Take personal ownership
• Resilience : Be determined and persevere | Be purposeful and steadfast in our principles
  
  

What you will do

ExxonMobil employs over 18,000+ engineers and scientists globally, 35% of which are across the U.S. As an engineer working at ExxonMobil, you’ll be a part of world class teams on daily work and projects that create impact.

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Your Total Rewards

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last and our compensation and benefits reflect that. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with total rewards built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Relocation Options

Relocation benefits may be available to you based on ExxonMobil eligibility guidelines.

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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Job ID: 81130