BASF invites PhD students and academic postdoctoral researchers to apply for the North American Research Forum.
The Research Forum offers a unique opportunity for young scientists to gain insight into the chemical industry and learn about how to apply their physical, biosciences, or related data science postgraduate academic experience in R&D, technology, marketing or production.
This year’s Forum will be held virtually from Monday, August 30, 2021 to Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 11 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT.
As representatives of their university and their working groups, the participants will exchange experience and ideas within the group and with BASF colleagues through presentations, discussions, virtual lab tours, a sustainability challenge, and numerous informal meetings and networking sessions.
Basic Qualifications to Apply to Attend
- Working toward or possess a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Bioscience (with a focus on plant science, crop health, enzymes and related formulation and analysis), or related Data Science;
- Current graduate student at a North American University in your third year or later or a first-year postdoc at a North American university or federal laboratory (at the time of the Forum, not time of application);
- Not requiring sponsorship for work authorization currently or after completing PhD.
People who know you should describe you as… - An open and collaborative scientific leader
- An effective communicator and collaborator
- Someone who drives innovation and sustainable solutions
- Someone who embraces diversity
If you would like to join other talented leaders for this event, please learn more and apply, including a letter of recommendation from your advisor and an abstract of your PhD thesis (max. 1 page), by Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Permanent work authorization in the US is a requirement to apply for this opportunity.