Postdoc Implementation and Application of Tools for Automated Reactive Network Discovery (m/f/d)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As part of an enthusiastic global team of experts in our Quantum Chemistry research group in BASF SE, you will provide support for our unit regarding different research and development activities related to molecular chemical reactivity and organo- as well as homogeneous catalysis. You will work on co-developing and benchmarking tools to study reactive networks in an automated way and applying them to real-world problems coming from all divisions. The postdoctoral position is available immediately at BASF’s headquarter in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The position is initially for one year and can be extended by mutual agreement.

• You will co-develop internal tools to study reactive networks in an automated way.
• Moreover, you will apply these tools to a broad variety of chemical reactivity problems.
• Within a team of experts, you will translate questions from the experiment into quantum chemical simulations and translate the obtained results back into e.g. synthesis recommendations.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• a recent PhD degree in chemistry or a related area with a focus on quantum chemistry
• expertise in applying quantum chemical methods to chemical reactivity problems, including state-of-the-art treatment of entropic and solvation effects
• expertise in python programming and working on HPC systems
• expertise in mechanistic and physical organic chemistry are highly welcome
• a solution driven way of working
• excellent English and communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
• Information about the compensation can be found here
• Flexible working hours 

HOW TO REACH US

• ​​​​Laura Bogner (Talent Acquisition), laura.bogner@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

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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