2026 North American Research Forum - July 13-15, 2026
About The Position
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for over 150 years. We combine economic success, social responsibility, and environmental protection. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in almost all industries to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and systems solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring healthy food and nutrition, and helping to improve quality of life. We have summed up the contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. This is where you come in. BASF invites Ph.D. students and academic postdoctoral researchers to apply for the North American Research Forum. The Research Forum offers a unique opportunity for early in career scientists and engineers to gain insight into the chemical industry and learn about R&D, engineering, technology, marketing, and production. This year the Forum will be held in Wyandotte, Michigan from July 13-15, starting the afternoon of Monday the 13th and ending with the afternoon of Wednesday the 15th. As representatives of their university, the participants will exchange experience and ideas within the group of fellow participants and with BASF colleagues through presentations, discussions, lab visits and numerous informal meetings and networking social events. The Research Forum participants will also have the opportunity to develop and pitch a solution to a current industry challenge. Participants will depart the event with a deeper understanding of commercial research, answering technical challenges at the speed of business. The participants will be guests of BASF during the forum. BASF will cover the expenses incurred for travel, meals, and lodging.
Requirements
- Working toward OR possess a PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biosciences, Material Science, or Polymer Science
- Current graduate student at a North American University in your 3rd year or later OR a first/second year post doc at a North American University (at time of Forum, not application)
- An open and collaborative scientific leader
- An effective communicator and collaborator
- Someone who drives innovation and sustainable solutions
- Someone who embraces diversity
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
