BASF Engineering Academy 2025

JOIN THE TEAM

October 22-24, 2025 in Ludwigshafen, Germany

BASF invites mid-to-late phase PhD candidates, with potential to take leading roles in the future, to a three-day Academy in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Candidates should have a background in process development or chemical engineering.

Important notice: the registration and participation at the engineering academy 2025 does not result in a work contract for an internship. The review of applications will take place only after the application phase concludes. We kindly ask for your understanding that feedback regarding acceptance or rejection can only be provided at that time. Thank you for your patience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The course is an opportunity to:

• Learn about the process development in a hands-on workshop
• Share your experience and ideas about a real BASF process which you develop, plan, and optimize together with your team and BASF experts

• Have discussions and exchange with employees and managers of the research division, the engineering division, as well as other BASF divisions
• Join a guided tour and get to know the world’s largest integrated chemical complex owned by a single company
• Visit a production plant and gain insights into the BASF Verbund concept
• Find out first-hand what entry and training opportunities BASF offers you
• Enlarge your network, get to know people and enjoy 3 exciting days in Ludwigshafen

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mid-to-late phase PhD candidates
• Current doctoral thesis in one of the following areas: chemical engineering or process development
• Please send your application including following documents:
  • Letter of recommendation by your professor
  • Abstract of your PhD thesis (max. 1 page)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Other relevant documents and certifications
• Please submit your application by May 31st, 2025

BENEFITS

In our Engineering Academy, PhD students are invited to visit the company to gain authentic insight into work life at BASF and to start networking with participants and BASF colleagues. You will experience the diversity in engineering at BASF and will get to know our engineers along with several experts in the field and managers while a small team of young engineers will guide you through the three days of the academy. During a plant visit and a guided site tour, you will learn more about the Verbund Site concept and get a feel for BASF's main headquarters. 

Please note that the Engineering Academy will be held in English. 

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the registration process or the Engineering Academy in general? Please reach out to engineering-academy@basf.com

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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