Careers
Set New Standards in Research and Development
Do you have ambitious plans for both your career and our planet? Do you believe in the innovative power of big ideas and have the courage to take completely new paths? Then come aboard and shape the future with us.
As a leading chemical company, we at BASF work on innovations for a sustainable future every day. Our goal is to develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time – so that we can protect the climate better, make the best possible use of limited resources, and provide a fast-growing global population with the food, energy and clean water it needs.
Our research and development (R&D) is a core part of our plan. Around 10,000 employees in R&D work on developing pioneering technologies and industry solutions every day – benefiting from our excellent Know-How Verbund and a vibrant research community.
Why BASF? What our colleagues say:
Ask me anything: Interview with our colleagues Miriam and Fabian
Miriam Mathea - Global Scientific Discipline Leader
Fabian Hundemer - Lab Team Leader R&D
Working environment and projects
Our research and development is a global organization with research centers in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. Together with the research units that work closely to business and applications, as well as the development units of our operating divisions, this forms the core of our worldwide skills and Know-How Verbund.
In addition, we maintain a global network with excellent universities, research institutions and companies.
Research fields
Research focuses
Your route into our team
It is important to us that an appointment is a perfect match – for us and for you. That is why we take the time to conduct a thorough, holistic evaluation. Firstly, we want to give you enough opportunity to understand whether BASF is the right choice for you. Secondly, we want to get to know you, your personality, your experience and your skills.
Specialties with vacancies
Direct entry for experienced professionals
Direct entry for graduates
Your start as a postdoc
Your start as a trainee
Students @ BASF Research & Development
Career opportunities – as unique as you are!
Starting out in research and development opens the door for you to enjoy a wide range of development opportunities.
As well as pursuing a career path as a scientific expert or a manager in research and development, you will also have the chance to develop in other fields.
You will discuss the next steps in your career with your line manager on a regular basis.
A map full of opportunities – discover the myriad career routes our colleagues have taken:
Still not sure where your career journey with us might take you? Click the travel photos to discover some of the fascinating career routes that colleagues at BASF have taken.
Want to know more?
You can find more insights into research and development at BASF here.