Postdoc CaRLa (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

CaRLa has open positions for postdoctoral fellows (starting Q1/Q2 2025) and invites applications from qualified scientists with an appropriate background in organic, organometallic, or inorganic molecular chemistry who are interested in working as postdoctoral research fellows at CaRLa. You will be employed by the University of Heidelberg as a research assistant (postdoc).

• You will be in charge of a joint project between the University of Heidelberg and BASF SE on industrially relevant topics.
• Within the project, you will have frequent meetings with people from BASF and the University of Heidelberg.
• Presenting your work at conferences and in publications is also expected.
• You will work on the development of new catalyst systems, which includes characterization of organometallic compounds, reactions in autoclaves, catalysis, organic synthesis, mechanistic investigations, experiment planning, and the use of screening equipment.
• You will set a focus on the use of Renewables and Sustainable Polymer Chemistry (e.g. ChemCycling).

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Ph.D. in organic, organometallic, or molecular-based inorganic chemistry
• experience in homogeneous catalysis, organometallic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry
• hands-on experience in preparing and characterizing air-sensitive as well as temperature-labile compounds
• very good skills and knowledge in synthesis
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• please attach a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a letter of motivation (in English). In the motivation letter, please state what you expect from a PostDoc position at CaRLa and how your skills fit with the research profile of CaRLa

WHAT WE OFFER

• You will be involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment.

HOW TO REACH US

• Yulia Haars (Talent Acquisition), yulia.haars@basf.com, 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: on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

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 on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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