Research Scientist Polymer Reaction Engineering (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are a leading global research organization with over 3000 employees working in the field of material and analytical science, chemical synthesis, process development, bioscience, catalysis and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams as well as our cutting-edge research, we help to make our customers more successful and drive the sustainability transformation.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Materials Reaction Engineering team is an integral component of the largest R&D community in the chemical industry and has expertise in model-based development and optimization of polymeric materials and associated production processes. You will work as a research scientist in interdisciplinary teams with the following tasks.

• Within the scope of the innovation process, you will initiate, handle and manage research and development projects in the field of polymer reaction engineering.
• You will develop, parametrize and validate first-principles models as well as apply these to accelerate the development, improvement and scale-up of polymeric materials and/or polymerization process.
• To achieve the challenging project goals, you will work together with colleagues from product and process development, digitalization, as well as business units in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
• Contact with operational units, research groups and universities worldwide will complete your network.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD in process engineering, chemical engineering or technical chemistry with above-average marks, or several years of comparable professional experience
• practical experience in modeling and simulation of complex chemical processes using Predici, Aspen or similar software
• passion for innovation with in-depth knowledge of polymer reaction engineering and thermodynamics
• coding skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, C) and genuine interest for digitalization and computer science
• a targeted, clear communication style to convey even complex matters in an understandable manner in German as well as in English

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

HOW TO REACH US

Laura Bogner (Talent Acquisition), laura.bogner@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position
You can also reach our recruiting team
First information about our application process can be found

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 at

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