PostDoc Lab Automation and Digitalization (m/f/d)
WELCOME TO BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming#TheBiggestJobOnEarth#AgEmployerOfChoice
ABOUT US
BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine ‑ Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here . Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here Diversity is our greatest strength! Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Within our global team Environmental Fate and Structure you work as a PostDoc for one year (with the prospect of extending to two years) to optimize the environmental profile of potential crop protection agents. In your new role, you design, implement, and manage lab automation workflows. Development and optimization of high throughput assays in the field of environmental fate of small molecules are part of your tasks. Moreover, you get the opportunity to operate and optimize liquid handling systems. Last but not least, you play a crucial role in project planning, coordination as well as presentation and you interact with multidisciplinary teams. With access to modern AI tools and digital assistants, you help us work more efficiently and make data-driven decisions.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or a related field
- expertise in laboratory automation, practical experience with liquid-handling systems as well as in-depth knowledge of data analysis and data management
- hands-on experience in chromatography is desirable; experience with programming languages such as Python is an advantage
- passion for optimising laboratory processes combined with excellent organisational skills (incl. project coordination, document management and time management)
- excellent communication skills in English are essential; advanced German language skills are desirable digital mindset and the willingness to see AI as an opportunity to improve processes and ways of working
WHAT WE OFFER
- Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects
- Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
- Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
- Compensation - a recognition of the commitment, more information you will find here
- Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work
Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!