Research Scientist / Associate Scientist, Advanced Materials Research

Job description

Job Field: Research & Development
Location: Shanghai, CN, 200000
Company: BASF Asia Pacific
Job Type: Experienced
Job ID: EN_CN_18079

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. Our success as a company relies on the engagement of our employees. We encourage our employees to develop their strengths, and we recognize their achievements. For you, this means a wide variety of job roles, and exciting opportunities for learning and career development.

For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation, and enhance our teams’ performance.

Join the team and connect with more than 110,000 other minds.

Description

BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With investments in Nanjing, Shanghai and Chongqing, as well as numerous sites around the country, BASF is a major investor in China’s chemical industry, and runs the BASF Innovation Campus Shanghai as a global research and development hub. BASF posted sales of over €7.3 billion in 2017 to customers in Greater China, and employed 8,982 people as of the end of the year. Objectives

·  Based in Shanghai, you will be part of globally connected international research teams, and start your career with an assignment as a lab leader within one of our research teams at BASF in Germany.
·  You will get the opportunity to gain deep scientific knowledge and solid networks within our company.
·  After your return to Shanghai, you will continue your research activities within our international R&D team in China and contribute to BASF expertise and innovation power in Asia Pacific.
·  Receive on-the-job training as part of a highly creative and committed team in an inspiring and challenging work environment. Main Tasks
·  Manage, supervise and steer polymer related research projects.
·  Transfer new products into the market and thus contribute to the overall business success in close collaboration with our international teams from research, development, marketing, sales and production.
·  Develop technical solutions using existing and new technologies, and innovative methods.
·  Document and present research results as well as observe and evaluate scientific trends.
·  Lead, motivate and develop a laboratory team.
·  Implement and ensure compliance with BASF standards regarding EHS in the lab team activities. Requirements
·  PhD in chemistry with a focus on polymer chemistry, material science, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry (colloid and interface science).
·  At least 1 year international research experience, or more than 3 years of working experience in the industry.
·  Research experience abroad is an asset.
·  Be comfortable working in an international and interdisciplinary team, and keen to expand your area of expertise.
·  Excellent communication skills as well as fluent in spoken and written English.
·  Be a proactive team player, show initiative and creativity.
·  If you are willing to work in Shanghai with a long-term perspective, do not hesitate to apply; all nationalities are welcome.