Careers

Innovations are our drivers for growth

Set new standards in research and development.

As a global company BASF is already looking for the answers to tomorrow's questions today. Chemical innovations assume a key role here as they make a crucial contribution, above and beyond existing solutions, to virtually all industry sectors. We are continuously working on new products and solutions as well as on innovative technologies and modern production processes for a sustainable future. With solutions tailor-made for our customers we are setting new standards and securing our long-term business success.

We work globally in interdisciplinary teams. Our knowledge and competence centers consist of three central research areas. In conjunction with the development units of our corporate divisions BASF New Business and BASF Venture Capital you will form the core of our worldwide knowledge verbund. Across the world more than 10,600 employees work in different specialist areas at around 70 sites in our research and development units. Intensive cooperation partnerships with more than 600 excellent universities, research institutes and companies provide new impetus to our research.

Working at the BASF Innovation Campus Shanghai

Set new standards in research and development at BASF in Shanghai! Get to know our Innovation Campus Asia Pacifis which is BASF’s largest research site in the region and an important component of BASF’s global research and development (R&D) network.

How to become a part of our <Research> community?

As a graduate there are different ways you can join research at BASF - either via the classical direct entry as a laboratory team leader or for a limited time as a post-doc.

As an alternative you can also join in selected fields via a trainee program. You can find more information on our careers portal under "Start In".

Apply to one of our job postings or send us your unsolicited application. We are looking forward to meeting you.

What we expect

As a natural scientist you are open to everything that's new and enjoy scientific and technical questions, which you approach with purpose and solve creatively with your own ideas.

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment and understand how to lead a team to achieve the best results You can communicate self-confidently and convincingly in English and you see business travel as an opportunity to further develop your linguistic and intercultural skills.

You can join us here!

You will start in one of the three global research areas:

In Advanced Materials & Systems Research we create solutions with new functional materials and systems for the automotive, construction, electronics, detergent and cleaning agents, water and wind industries.

In Process Research & Chemical Engineering we develop new and improve existing processes for the manufacture of base chemicals, intermediates and fine chemicals.We are also seeking alternatives to the raw material of crude oil and we are working on energy conversion and storage.

In Bioscience Research we seek new ways of increasing agricultural productivity and meeting the need for healthy food using biotechnological methods as well as research in new crop protection products, making sure our solutions meet the highest standards in human and environmental safety.

Which responsibilities can you expect?

In research and product development you can expect demanding tasks with a high level of personal responsibility.

From the outset you will be collaborating scientifically in a specific research project.

Your area of responsibility will include project management with regular commercial evaluation of the research project entrusted to you together with the registration of patents.

You will receive on-the-job training in a committed, competent team. An essential part of your work will be the collaboration with partners from research and development, marketing and production in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.

You will also support international research collaborations, depending upon the project, or you will run a specialist laboratory team.

Your opportunities for development

We offer attractive framework conditions and excellent development opportunities in an international company. By starting in research you will become familiar with many possible future departments.

In addition to a scientific career as an expert in research, development opportunities in other areas such as marketing, production, internal management consulting, communications or human resources are also open to you.

You will discuss your next career steps regularly with your supervisor.

Many continuing education and training measures such as seminars or "on-the-job" training will support you in your career.

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