I/O Psychology Business Challenge Seminar

Job LocationCINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICESJob DescriptionThis application is for the 2026 I/O Psychology Business Challenge. Those who are selected for this week-long business challenge will also be considered for a 2027 I/O Psychology Internship.Who?Procter & Gamble (P&G) would like to invite current Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Ph.D. students to participate in our upcoming I/O Business Challenge. Our purpose is to bring together a team of students from I/O Psychology Ph.D. programs across the U.S. to apply your I/O expertise and external perspectives to solve a business challenge at P&G. What would I do?Think of it like a case study, but the problem is real, and strong solutions will be implemented. P&G’s I/O group and relevant stakeholders will brief the I/O Business Challenge team on the first day. As a team, you will work together throughout the week to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. On the last day, you will present your solution to senior leadership and other stakeholders. What type of problems could I solve?Your project could involve any area that P&G’s I/O group faces, such as:• Employee Selection, Testing/Assessments• Workforce/People Analytics & Operations• Engagement Survey, Organization Sensing, Employee Experience• Diversity & Inclusion• Leadership Development and Succession Planning• Performance Management and Rewards/Compensation• Learning & Development/Training• Strategy, Organizational Culture, and Change ManagementWhy Ph.D. students?To scout top I/O talent to fill upcoming internship and full-time positions within P&G’s Global Talent team. Students will have the opportunity to interview while on site. To keep P&G solutions connected to the cutting edge of I/O science and external perspective. To give students a realistic job preview of I/O work at P&G and expose them to the challenges the Talent team tackles. Please note that although this opportunity is available only to current Ph.D. students, I/O master’s students who are interested in P&G should check our Career Site for other opportunities within HR. What are the logistics?Date: September 20 – September 25, 2026Location: P&G Corporate Headquarters (Cincinnati, OH)Schedule: You will be sent a schedule ahead of the trip, which includes your hotel, meetings, dinners, and even some fun activities to get to know your team and P&G’s I/O Psychologists. Expenses: P&G will pay for all IOBC expenses, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and activities. Job QualificationsWhat qualifications are we looking for?You should be enrolled in a PhD Industrial Organizational Psychology program or a related field.You should have taken relevant courses or have applied experience in the areas of organization research, job analysis, employee selection, and psychometrics.It's always good to possess a sound knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and SPSS or SAS.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.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 ScheduleFull timeJob NumberR000148587Job SegmentationInternshipsStarting Pay / Salary RangeSummaryLocation: CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICESType: Full time