PostDoc – Lab Automation and Digitalization (m/f/d)

BASF SE

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Agriculture is all about balance. In our division Agricultural Solutions, we connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.


Within our global team Environmental Fate and Structure you will work as a PostDoc for two years to optimize the environmental profile of potential crop protection agents.

  • In your new role, you design, implement, and manage lab automation workflows.
  • This includes digitalization of lab processes and optimization of data flows.
  • Development and optimization of high throughput assays in the field of environmental fate of small molecules are part of your tasks.
  • Moreover, you get the opportunity to program and operate liquid handling systems.
  • Last but not least, you play a crucial role in project planning, coordination and presentation and you interact with multidisciplinary teams.

  • doctorate in a scientific discipline and/or computer sciences
  • expertise in lab automation and connectivity and ideally hands-on experience with liquid handling systems
  • strong background in data analysis and data management as well as passion for streamlining laboratory processes
  • experienced in programming languages such as Python, R, MatLab
  • very good organizational skills, including project coordination, document and time management
  • excellent communication skills in English, advanced knowledge of German desirable

  • from day one you will be part of the BASF family
  • you will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment
  • depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours
  • in this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world's leading chemical company
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