Careers

Careers

Welcome Graduates!

Recent graduate or early in your career? BASF is a great place to jump start your career! Join us to make an impact.

The world needs us and we need you!

At BASF, we have several exciting routes into BASF. Our START IN trainee programs offer ambitious graduates an exciting entry opportunity for various careers. Whether business managers, engineers or natural scientists: we are looking for talent who stand out as a result of their personality and skills. Our trainee programs offer the perfect START IN the world of BASF.

BASF also offers two additional trainee programs: Top Start and Inside Automotive – a Global Rotational Program.

Our Top Start Program is offered to exceptional talents from either International Business or Engineering & Maintenance. INSIDE Automotive targets university graduates and young professionals who combine a passion for marketing and sales with a good grasp of and aptitude for technology.

Not interested in a trainee program? We also offer regular career opportunities for recent graduates! Right from the start, you do exciting work and assume responsibility for your own projects.

Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding and successful career. 

After my studies & PhD in business administration, I joined BASF in the TOP START program to get in touch with a variety of different placements in a short period of time. Ever since, I enjoy every day working with colleagues across the world to create value for business units and the company as a whole.

Keke Hiller

Head of Procurement Functional Raw Materials EMEA

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