Professional Development Program (PDP) - Data Science Class of 2025

Professional Development Program (PDP) - Data Science Class of 2025

The world needs solutions, and we need you!

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 and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

BASF's Data Science Professional Development Program (PDP) provides 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. 

During the rotational program, you will learn how data science is applied to several domains by joining production, business, and research and development teams. This experience will allow you to gain exposure to different use-cases for data science and different problem-solving approaches. Additionally, you will build a global network with experts from many different fields and collaborate with individuals who have a diverse set of knowledge while generating data science solutions.  

BASF encourages taking on new challenges while growing technical skills, and some tools you will work with and learn are: 

• Python and R 
• RShiny, Dash, Flask, and HTML 
• Git 
• SQL 
• Tableau and PowerBI 
• AWS, Databricks, and Azure 
• Virtual environments and Docker containers 

Program Summary:

The incumbent will be ‘hands-on’ and will have the opportunity to lead high value projects, to execute deliverables during all phases of an analytics project, starting from project definition to completion.

Deliverables will include the development of the appropriate machine learning and optimization models, collaborating with members from other functions to gather and validate the necessary data, and presenting the project results and benefits to key stake holders and internal clients. Also, communicating the ideas and solutions to a broad community of non-mathematicians and acting as a driving force in international and interdisciplinary project teams will be a key success-factor. 

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING A BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S DEGREE BETWEEN MAY 2024 AND JULY 2025.

• As a highly motivated rising or recent graduate, you will participate in a 24-month cross-functional program with three, eight-month rotations in various technical areas, including: Manufacturing/Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning & Controlling, Marketing & Sales, and Research and Development (R&D)
• Your ability to be mobile will be critical, as US locations include, but are not limited to: Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana.
• Successfully engaging across the business, you will be exposed to the leadership, technical, and digital aspects of BASF’s business and research operations
• Upon your completion of the program, you may be offered placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines
• Available start dates are June and August of 2025

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 with upper level management throughout BASF
• A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including flexible work arrangements, and a competitive retirement savings plan 

To learn more about our programs, visit: www.basf.com/universitycareers.

Formula for Success...

• Upcoming or recent graduates receiving a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics/Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or other related Engineering majors between May 2024 – July 2025
• Authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placeoff from the Data Science PDP program. All assignments are in-person/hybrid
• Demonstrated academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.2)
• Programming experience in R and Python is required for some projects
• Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, and new technologies
• Active participation in extra-curricular activities and on-campus organizations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential
• Project management experience is a plus
• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus

Privacy Statement

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Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $88,000 - $92,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.