**BEST Symposium - 2026**
DowMidland, Michigan, United States
Posted February 16, 2026
Internship
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Dow invites outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to apply for participation in the BEST Symposium - Building Engineering & Science Talent. The symposium is a virtual, multi-day event that aims to support underrepresented U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists. Participants may be considered for future employment at Dow.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree received by November 2027
- Postdoctoral scientists with a doctorate degree obtained after July 1, 2024 may also apply
- Preferred disciplines include: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, data science, statistics, and other closely related fields
Benefits
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity
- Benefits and programs to support physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
- Competitive retirement program
- Employee stock purchase programs
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
- Robust medical and life insurance packages
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance
- Paid time off for new parents
- Paid time off to care for family members
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
- Wellbeing Portal
- On-site fitness facilities
- Employee discounts
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives