Job Description

WELCOME TO BASF

We are a globally leading research and development organization with more than 3000 employees working in the fields of materials science, analytics, chemical synthesis, process development, life sciences, catalysis, and digitalization. Through our creative and diverse teams and our cutting-edge research, we help our partners succeed and drive the sustainability transformation of the chemical industry.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our Spectroscopy & Polymer Analytics team provides our partners with structural elucidation, identification, quantification, and polymer characterization using spectroscopic and chromatographic methods across BASF’s entire value chain.

• You support interdisciplinary projects and develop innovative digital solutions for spectroscopic challenges, particularly in the field of NMR data analysis.
• In addition, you develop and implement new machine learning models for complex spectroscopic data.
• In close collaboration with our partners, you continuously expand and improve our digital portfolio while ensuring fast and cost-effective analytical services.
• Last but not least, you prepare research proposals and scientific publications.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Chemistry, Analytics, or a related field
• several years of experience in developing data pipelines, data architectures, and AI models
• advanced knowledge of IR or NMR method development as well as pulse sequence programming is an advantage
• fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• strong project management skills, a high level of data awareness, and the ability to apply digital technologies and methods to solve complex scientific challenges
• experience in applying scientific AI is considered a plus
• strong team spirit and passion for innovative, data-driven solutions

WHAT WE OFFER

• From day one, you will be part of the BASF family.
• You will be involved in challenging areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment.

HOW TO REACH US

• Larissa Anna Treiber (Talent Acquisition), larissa-anna.treiber@basf.com, Tel.: +49 30 2005-56384 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here.
• First information about our application process can be found here.

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE here.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.