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Your career starts with our trainee programs

You have successfully completed your studies and want to start your professional career now? As one of the world's leading chemical company, we offer you an exciting working environment, a wide range of career opportunities and development perspectives – during your trainee period and afterwards. 

Start your career at BASF now!

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Your career with us – all benefits at a glance!

Our trainee programs offer the perfect start into the world of BASF. Right from the start, you do exciting work, occupy a variety of positions and assume responsibility for your own projects – all geared to your target position. During your entire trainee period, you will be supported by a mentor and a large trainee network that you can always count on.

That's in for you:

  • Exciting tasks and project assignments, as well as project responsibility from day one
  • Support by a mentor
  • Easy integration through networking events and informal meetings with all trainees
  • Wide range of seminar offers
  • Professional and social integration by team members of your unit
  • A strong trainee network that you can always count on
  • Get to know new cultures and countries (a stay abroad is included in many of our programs)
  • Diverse development opportunities

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Natural Sciences & Research

You want to start your career right?
Then our START IN Coatings: Chemistry (BASF Coatings – Münster) for PhD chemists is just right for you. You will work in various research and development areas and support the development and implementation of innovative products and the management of (sub-)projects as part of the R&D team.
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Frequently asked questions

Are there fixed dates for starting the trainee programs?

No, there are no fixed starting dates. Our trainee programs start flexibly and are based on your individual availability. You can apply for open positions at any time.

Can I apply for several locations or trainee programs at the same time?

Yes, it is possible to apply for several locations or trainee programs at the same time. You can find open positions for our trainee programs on our job search.

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