PhD Leadership Development Program

2 months ago

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States BASF SE Full time
PhD Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internship - Summer 2025

The world needs solutions, and we need you

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health's Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, earning the "Equality 100 Award" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future

Where the Chemistry Happens...

BASF's Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Our PhD LDP internship is a precursor to our rotational program, which combines hands-on experience, both technically and strategically, with unparalleled networking opportunities designed to accelerate your career development at BASF.

Program Summary:

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING A PhD BETWEEN MAY 2026 AND AUGUST 2027.

  • As a highly motivated graduate student, you will participate in a 10- to 12-week internship at one of BASF's US locations.
  • Your ability to be mobile is critical as US locations include, but are not limited to, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. A stipend will be provided to assist with the costs associated with temporarily relocating to one of our sites.
  • Interns will complete various projects, designed and planned to enhance your career development and deliver immediate value to BASF.
  • Interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a multitude of functions, encompassing a wide range of areas such as development, technical service, production support, and technology specialization.
  • Successfully engaging across the business throughout your internship will expand your network, allow you to grow personally and professionally, and learn a variety of valuable skill sets.
  • Upon completion of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to present your summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders.
  • All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for a full time offer for our 2-year rotational program.
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You...
  • Enhanced career and leadership development, and the opportunity to explore possible career tracks within the company
  • Development of your expertise and the ability to network at senior levels throughout BASF and establish mentoring relationships that could span across your whole career

To learn more about our programs, visit:

Formula for Success...
  • Current PhD students graduating between May 2026 – August 2027 and pursuing a doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biosciences, Material Science, or Polymer Science
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
  • Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placement from the program. All assignments are in-person/hybrid.
  • Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement
  • Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must submit letter of approval from advisor along with application
Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact to report fraud.

Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive semi-monthly base compensation for this role is $2,947. Sign-on bonuses will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


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