PhD Thesis Toxicology (m/f/d)

Job description

Our Bioscience Research Division works on innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers in sectors, such as the agricultural sector or food industry. Our goal is to improve the quality of life and protect the environment through bioscience. Our creative and diverse team embodies mutual respect and develops market-driven innovations, which make our customers successful.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a PhD student to support a third party founded project with the title: "Prediction of prenatal developmental toxicity in the zebrafish model - analysis of key events on the adverse outcome pathway".

·  In this position you will use the zebrafish embryo as the central model.
·  You will establish a proof-of-concept for an alternative testing strategy of developmental toxicity.
·  The analyses linked to AOPs include innovative, advanced automatic image-based assessments of phenotypes and concentration- as well as time-dependent transcriptome and metabolome investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Master's degree in biology or a comparable discipline and interest in doing your PhD in toxicology
·  Scientific worker who has a keen interest in developing new fields of research within the framework of interdisciplinary cooperations
·  Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new problems and use your own ideas
·  A high scientific standard in the evaluation, documentation and presentation of results
·  Enjoy working in a team as well as independently
·  Good German and English language skills

BENEFITS

From day one you will be part of the BASF family. You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment. Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours. In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world's leading chemical company.

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the job? Mrs. Julia Dyballa (Talent Acquisition) +49 302005-58394.

Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.

Ludwigshafen is the world's largest integrated chemical complex and home to BASF Group headquarters. Located in the heart of Europe's Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find this to be an attractive place for both work and leisure time.
Learn more about BASF SE at http://on.basf.com/Headquarters

At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.