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JOIN BASF'S 2026 NORTH AMERICAN RESEARCH FORUM
THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO NORTH AMERICAN APPLICANTS TO BASF'S 2026 NORTH AMERICAN RESEARCH FORUM TAKING PLACE JULY 13-15 IN WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN.
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.
Formula for Success...
Basic Qualifications

• 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)
• 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

Since we anticipate many more applications than available spots, a shortlist of candidates, selected based on professional qualification, leadership, relevance to BASF's research topics and diversity of the group, will be invited to participate in a brief one-way Cammio video interview to select the participants for the event.
If you would like to join other talented leaders for this event, please apply including an abstract of your PhD Thesis (max. 1 page) by Friday, May 15th, 2026. Please attach this abstract when applying as a "Cover Letter" on the first page of the application. A letter of recommendation from your advisor may also be needed upon request. If you're not able to attach your abstract to the application, please send it to research_forum@basf.com with subject line "BASF Research Forum 2026 - Abstract".
***Permanent work authorization is not a requirement of this posting. If you meet the other qualifications of this posting but will now or in the future require sponsorship, please indicate so. If you receive an automated email indicating that you do not meet the minimum qualifications, please disregard that automated message - your application will be reviewed.***
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
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We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions...that's how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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