Career

Natural Sciences & Research

Set new standards in Research & Development.

Are you eager to put your scientific knowledge into practice beyond the walls of a university classroom? Then become part of our interdisciplinary, global team and work with us on new products and pioneering technologies as well as modern manufacturing processes for a sustainable future. Above all, your initiative and personal responsibility are required - because we look forward to fresh ideas and new approaches to the challenges of tomorrow. Together, we develop innovative solutions that contribute to the success of our customers around the world and lead to a better quality of life on our planet.

 

Our three global research divisions are run from our key regions – Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. Together with the development units in our operating divisions, they form the core of our global Know-How Verbund. We had approximately 10,000 employees involved in research and development worldwide in 2020. Our global network of outstanding universities, research institutes and companies forms an important part of our Know-How Verbund. With our eight academic research alliances, we bundle collaborations with several research groups in a region or on a specific research focus. These are supplemented by collaborations with around 250 universities and research institutions as well as cooperation with numerous companies.

 

Are you ready?

Then at BASF you can put your learned theory into practice in the following areas:

  • Agricultural Sciences - Learn more about agriculture at BASF here.
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics & Bio Informatics
  • Pharmacy - Learn more about the pharmaceutical industry at BASF here.
  • Physics

Further information about research and development at BASF can be found here. Our job offers can be found here.

Worth a thousand words
What makes up research at BASF? How does it contribute to a sustainable future? Who are the researchers and what topics do they deal with? There are no short answers to such basic questions, but this video provides an overview based on a few examples. Curious? Click here to watch.
Worth a thousand words
What makes up research at BASF? How does it contribute to a sustainable future? Who are the researchers and what topics do they deal with? There are no short answers to such basic questions, but this video provides an overview based on a few examples.
Finding the Right Balance for Success

With a rapidly growing population, the world is increasingly dependent on our ability to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture and healthy environments. Working with farmers, agricultural professionals, pest management experts and others, it is our role to help make this possible. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline and broad portfolio, including seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we connect innovative thinking and down-to-earth action to create real world ideas that work – for farmers, society and the planet.



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