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**BEST Symposium - 2026**

Dow Chemical
Full-time
Remote
United States

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow invites outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to apply by May 1, 2026, for participation in the BEST Symposium - Building Engineering & Science Talent. 

https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/best-symposium.html 

Date: July 27 - July 29, 2026 

Location: Virtual  

  • BEST Symposium is an industrial research career conference sponsored by Dow and aimed at underrepresented U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists.
  • Applicants must have a doctorate degree received by November 2027.    
  • Please note that Post Docs will be considered if the doctorate degree was obtained after July 1, 2024.  
  • Preferred disciplines include: – organic chemistry – inorganic chemistry – physical chemistry – analytical chemistry – polymer science – materials science – chemical engineering – mechanical engineering – physics – data science - statistics - other closely related fields.  

To be invited to attend the BEST Symposium, you must apply online. Your application must include the following attached documents (you will only see a prompt for the resume, but you will be able to attach all documents within the guidelines listed below). All the following documents must be included for the application to be considered. 

  • Resume or CV including list of publications and presentations 
  • Career statement indicating your research interests and goals (1 page) 
  • Research summary (1-2 pages)  
  • Recommendation letter from your advisor. Advisor can email recommendation letter to best@dow.com. 

** NOTE:  If you cannot attach a file, please email the document(s) to best@dow.com. 

** There will not be a prompt to add additional documents.  You can add up to 5 documents total at the time of resume attachment.  

  • For maximum individual benefit, a limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate. This is a multi-day virtual event.
  • Participants in the virtual conference may be considered for future employment at Dow.  However, participation neither obligates you to apply for employment nor guarantees future consideration for employment by Dow. 
  • Deadline for application is May 1, 2026.  

We encourage applicants to check out Dow’s Talent Community at https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/talent-community.html 

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
  • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
    • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
    • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
  • Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
  • Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
  • Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
  • On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
  • Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
  • Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
    • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
    • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
    • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.