**BEST Symposium - 2024**

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 April 30, 2024, 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 29 - August 1, 2024

Location: Midland, MI

• BEST Symposium is an industrial research career conference sponsored by Dow and aimed at applicants from underrepresented minority groups (Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American and Native American) in the United States.
• Applicants must have a doctorate degree received by November 2025.
• Please note that Post Docs will be considered if the doctorate degree was obtained after July 1, 2021.
• Preferred disciplines include: - organic chemistry - inorganic chemistry - physical chemistry - analytical chemistry - polymer science - materials science - chemical engineering - mechanical engineering - physics - 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
• Research summary (1-2 pages)
• Recommendation letter from your advisor. Advisor can email recommendation letter to [email protected].

** NOTE: If you cannot attach a file, please email the document(s) to [email protected].

** 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.
• Participants in the 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.
• For invited candidates, all associated costs will be paid for by Dow (this is a multi-day immersive in-person event)
• Deadline for application is April 30, 2024.

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 and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you needwhen 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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.