Leadership Development Program (LDP) - PhD Class of 2019-1803916 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in, and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.
We are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Diversity Inc. as #17 on the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Leadership Development Program (LDP) – PhD Class of 2019
Where the Chemistry Happens...
BASF's Leadership Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Participants will contribute to real-world rotational assignments within different domestic locations. They will explore career options and develop technical and professional decision-making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.
Explore your sense of adventure! Build your professional network! Engage your passion for challenge! Apply for the BASF Leadership Development Program!
Program Summary:
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES RECEIVING PhD OR COMPLETING THEIR FIRST OR SECOND YEAR OF THEIR FIRST POST DOC POSITION BETWEEN DECEMBER 2018 AND AUGUST 2019.
- As a highly motivated rising graduate, you will participate in a 24-month cross-functional program with three, eight-month assignments that will expose you to various technologies and career opportunities at BASF
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Your ability to be mobile will be critical, as assignments will be in a variety of locations throughout the U.S.; each assignment will be in a new location supporting a different business unit
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Leveraging your scientific capabilities and savviness, your first assignment must be technical in nature and be housed at one of our Research, Development and Technical hubs
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Upon your completion of the rotational program, you may be offered opportunities in research, development, or applications in the following: materials, organic chemical, polymer, agro-chemical, biotechnology, ecology, and quality improvement, production/process support, innovation, and technical business functions
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Potential start dates are March, July, and September of 2019
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You...
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
- Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments
- Development of your technical expertise and the ability to network at senior levels throughout BASF
- A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including an award winning flexible work arrangement and a competitive retirement savings plan
Join us, we'll be recruiting at the following events:
American Chemical Society Conference
- North Carolina State
- 08/30/18 - NCSU PhD Information Session
- 10/18/18 - Interviews
- Georgia Tech
- 09/13/18 - Info Session
- 10/11/18 - Interviews
- Texas A&M
*Dates are subject to change
Second Round interviews for all selected candidates are scheduled to occur as follows:
- October 24 th -26 th in Wyandotte, MI
- October 31 st -November 2 nd in Iselin, NJ
Interested in seeing where BASF is recruiting next? Check out our website at: https://basf.avature.net/events
